Minnesota Counselor Salary Outlook

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Minnesota. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.

Average Salary of a Minnesota Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $37,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Minnesota saw a solid number of companies featuring over 1,749 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Senior Level.

Minnesota Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $37,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Thomas Allen, Mad Science of Minnesota, RESOURCE, Deloitte, and Residential Services Inc offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, 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:

  1. Addiction Counselor
  2. College Counselor
  3. Genetic Counselor
  4. Guidance Counselor
  5. High School Counselor
  6. Marriage Counselor
  7. Mental Health Counselor
  8. Rehabilitation Counselor
  9. School Counselor
  10. Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Addiction Counselor $36,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, Meridian Behavioral Health, Specialized Treatment Services, and Meridian Behavioral Health – Valhalla Place offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $51,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Minnesota Autism Center, Lifetime Fitness, Allina Health, NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE, and Dungarvin offering Temporary, Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $48,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Meridian Behavioral Health, Mayo Clinic, Allina Health, Fairview Health Services, and Meridian Behavioral Health – Valhalla Place offering Full-time, Temporary, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $40,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lifetime Fitness, Anytime Fitness – Big Lake, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, and Residential Services Inc offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

High School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
High School Counselor $29,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Volunteers of America- Minnesota, Lifetime Fitness, The Right Staff, South Metro Human Services, and Minnesota State Colleges & Universities offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $53,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, CentraCare Health, RESOURCE, PrairieCare, and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $36,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were MN Adult and Teen Challenge, Options Residential, South Metro Human Services, Volunteers of America- Minnesota, and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship, and Contract with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Allina Health, Cigna, Options Residential, Management & Training Corporation, and South Metro Human Services offering Full-time, Temporary, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Concordia College, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Allina Health, Volunteers of America- Minnesota, and Lifetime Fitness offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $36,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were South Metro Human Services, Minnesota Autism Center, Options Residential, Meridian Behavioral Health, and Specialized Treatment Services offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Top Employers of Minnesota Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,749 jobs for Minnesota Counselors with most employers looking for Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Mad Science of Minnesota 306 jobs
Concordia College 143 jobs
Dungarvin 136 jobs
Thomas Allen 33 jobs
RESOURCE 29 jobs
Deloitte 23 jobs
Residential Services Inc 21 jobs
Accurate Home Care 20 jobs
Fairview Health Services 13 jobs
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge 12 jobs
Mayo Clinic 12 jobs
Lifetime Fitness 11 jobs
Volunteers of America- Minnesota 11 jobs
Allina Health 11 jobs
Fernbrook Family Center 11 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,749 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Minneapolis, MN 179 jobs
Moorhead, MN 144 jobs
Saint Paul, MN 111 jobs
Saint Cloud, MN 46 jobs
Eden Prairie, MN 38 jobs
Rochester, MN 37 jobs
Anoka, MN 34 jobs
Minnetonka, MN 30 jobs
Duluth, MN 27 jobs
Forest Lake, MN 26 jobs
Elk River, MN 23 jobs
Bloomington, MN 23 jobs
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN 23 jobs
Monticello, MN 22 jobs
Chanhassen, MN 20 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.