This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Massachusetts. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Massachusetts Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $51,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Massachusetts saw a solid number of companies featuring over 2,687 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Senior Level.
Massachusetts Counselor
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Counselor | $51,000 |
Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Lahey Health Behavioral Services, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, Lahey Health, May Institute, and Community Healthlink offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:
- Addiction Counselor
- College Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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Addiction Counselor | $49,000 |
Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ServiceNet, Inc., Acadia Healthcare Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Recovery Centers of America, Victory Programs, Inc., and AdCare offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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College Counselor | $71,000 |
Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lahey Health Behavioral Services, Springfield Public Schools, McLean Hospital(MCL), Northeastern University, and Children STEM Academy offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
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Genetic Counselor | $65,000 |
Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Human Services Management Corporation, BAYSTATE HEALTH SYSTEM, Springfield Public Schools, Community Resources for Justice, and Century Bank offering Full-time, Part-time, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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Guidance Counselor | $55,000 |
Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Riverside Community Care, Somerville Public Schools, NFI Massachusetts, Inc, Boston Public Schools Office of Human Capital, and Boston Public Schools offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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High School Counselor | $40,000 |
Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were BAMSI, Inc., Alternatives Unlimited, Riverside Community Care, Community Resources for Justice, and Advocates offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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Marriage Counselor | $73,000 |
Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were South Bay Community Services, Youth Villages, Goldbelt Glacier Health Services, LLC, Eliot Community Human Services, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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Mental Health Counselor | $50,000 |
Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lahey Health Behavioral Services, Lahey Health, Alternatives Unlimited, Community Healthlink, and Advocates offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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Rehabilitation Counselor | $52,000 |
Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Riverside Community Care, Lahey Health, Recovery Centers of America, AdCare, and South Bay Community Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Temporary, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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School Counselor | $52,000 |
Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were BAMSI, Inc., Alternatives Unlimited, Riverside Community Care, Lahey Health Behavioral Services, and Community Resources for Justice offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
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Substance Abuse Counselor | $50,000 |
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lahey Health, Acadia Healthcare Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Recovery Centers of America, South Bay Community Services, and Pine Street Inn Inc offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
Top Employers of Massachusetts Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 2,687 jobs for Massachusetts Counselors with most employers looking for Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level candidates.
Company | # Jobs Available* |
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Vinfen | 193 jobs |
Alternatives Unlimited | 100 jobs |
BAMSI, Inc. | 100 jobs |
Lahey Health Behavioral Services | 97 jobs |
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network | 95 jobs |
Lahey Health | 78 jobs |
May Institute | 67 jobs |
Community Healthlink | 66 jobs |
Riverside Community Care | 51 jobs |
Advocates | 50 jobs |
Eliot Community Human Services | 45 jobs |
Community Resources for Justice | 40 jobs |
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts | 40 jobs |
Deloitte | 34 jobs |
YMCA Greater Boston | 32 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 2,687 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
City | # Jobs Available* |
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Boston, MA | 248 jobs |
Worcester, MA | 148 jobs |
Framingham, MA | 91 jobs |
Springfield, MA | 56 jobs |
Lowell, MA | 53 jobs |
Lawrence, MA | 49 jobs |
Lynn, MA | 49 jobs |
Beverly, MA | 44 jobs |
Brockton, MA | 44 jobs |
Salem, MA | 44 jobs |
Waltham, MA | 40 jobs |
Cambridge, MA | 38 jobs |
Arlington, MA | 37 jobs |
Leominster, MA | 35 jobs |
Somerville, MA | 34 jobs |
Get More Information
- Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human …
- City Council | Boston.gov
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.