Mississippi Counselor Salary Outlook

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

Average Salary of a Mississippi Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $45,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Mississippi saw a solid number of companies featuring over 116 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Internship, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.

Mississippi Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $45,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Youth Villages, University of Mississippi, MHM Services Inc., Region 8 Mental Health, and Colonial Management Group, LP offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Internship, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid 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 $43,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Colonial Management Group, LP offering Full-time with Mid Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $62,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Mississippi, Advance America, Mississippi State Personnel Board, State of Mississippi, and The University of Southern Mississippi offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $57,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Mississippi, Colonial Management Group, LP, Eaton, and Moss Point School District offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $48,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, University of Mississippi, WeightNot, Youth Villages, and Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. offering Full-time and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

High School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
High School Counselor $35,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, Advance America, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State Personnel Board, and State of Mississippi offering Full-time, Contract, Internship, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $63,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Youth Villages, Millcreek of Pontotoc/Acadia Health Care Services, Armed Forces Services Corporation, The University of Southern Mississippi, and New Hope Family Services offering Full-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $43,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Youth Villages, The Salvation Army, MHM Services Inc., Region 8 Mental Health, and Home Care Options offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $46,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Mississippi State Personnel Board, Colonial Management Group, LP, State of Mississippi, and Rehabilitation Centers, LLC d/b/a Millcreek offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $45,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, State of Mississippi, Mississippi State Personnel Board, University of Mississippi, and Advance America offering Full-time, Contract, Internship, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $43,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Colonial Management Group, LP, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Youth Villages, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, and Marshall County Correctional Facility offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Top Employers of Mississippi Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 116 jobs for Mississippi Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
State of Mississippi 19 jobs
The Salvation Army 12 jobs
Mississippi State Personnel Board 11 jobs
Youth Villages 8 jobs
University of Mississippi 5 jobs
MHM Services Inc. 4 jobs
Region 8 Mental Health 4 jobs
Colonial Management Group, LP 3 jobs
WeightNot 3 jobs
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. 3 jobs
Advance America 3 jobs
Millcreek of Pontotoc/Acadia Health Care Services 2 jobs
Home Care Options 2 jobs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi 2 jobs
Armed Forces Services Corporation 2 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 116 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Lexington, MS 12 jobs
Jackson, MS 7 jobs
Hattiesburg, MS 6 jobs
Oxford, MS 5 jobs
Meridian, MS 5 jobs
Hernando, MS 3 jobs
Gulfport, MS 3 jobs
Columbus, MS 3 jobs
Brandon, MS 2 jobs
Holly Springs, MS 2 jobs
Brookhaven, MS 2 jobs
Pontotoc, MS 2 jobs
Biloxi, MS 2 jobs
Crystal Springs, MS 1 job

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