This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of North Carolina. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a North Carolina Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $41,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in North Carolina saw a solid number of companies featuring over 770 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 Entry Level.
North Carolina Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $41,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were City of Raleigh, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington Health, RHA Health Services, and Autism Society of North Carolina offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid 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 | $39,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, Therapeutic Alternatives, Palms Health and Wellness, LLC, Community Alternatives Inc./ Community Choices, and Children's Hope Alliance offering Full-time, Contract, Temporary, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $56,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Home for Children, Eckerd, RHA Health Services, UNC Health Care, and YMCA of Northwest North Carolina offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $52,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UNC Health Care, Prudential, Carolinas HealthCare System, North Carolina State University, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $44,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of North Carolina, The Salvation Army, North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, North Carolina Public Schools, and WeightNot offering Full-time, Temporary, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $32,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Home for Children, RHA Health Services, Wilmington Health, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Public Schools offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $57,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pathways To Life, Inc., Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, High Point Regional Health System, Serenity Rehabilitation Services, and Youth Villages offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, Frye Regional Medical Center, Youth Villages, Therapeutic Alternatives, and North Carolina Office of State Human Resources offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $42,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UNC Health Care, North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, State of North Carolina, Medical Search International, and Serenity Rehabilitation Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $41,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Home for Children, North Carolina State University, Youth Villages, Wilmington Health, and North Carolina Office of State Human Resources offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, Crossroads Treatment Centers, State of North Carolina, Therapeutic Alternatives, and RHA Health Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of North Carolina Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 770 jobs for North Carolina Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| RHA Health Services | 26 jobs |
| Autism Society of North Carolina | 26 jobs |
| Deloitte | 20 jobs |
| Youth Villages | 18 jobs |
| CyberKids Robotics | 15 jobs |
| North Carolina State University | 13 jobs |
| North Carolina Office of State Human Resources | 13 jobs |
| UNC Health Care | 12 jobs |
| Methodist Home for Children | 11 jobs |
| North Carolina Public Schools | 10 jobs |
| State of North Carolina | 10 jobs |
| The Salvation Army | 10 jobs |
| City of Raleigh | 9 jobs |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 8 jobs |
| Wilmington Health | 8 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 770 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Charlotte, NC | 87 jobs |
| Raleigh, NC | 81 jobs |
| Wilmington, NC | 38 jobs |
| Greensboro, NC | 30 jobs |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 29 jobs |
| Asheville, NC | 27 jobs |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 22 jobs |
| Greenville, NC | 19 jobs |
| Durham, NC | 16 jobs |
| Cary, NC | 11 jobs |
| Moncure, NC | 10 jobs |
| Raleigh-Durham, NC | 9 jobs |
| Fayetteville, NC | 9 jobs |
| Hendersonville, NC | 9 jobs |
Get More Information
- State of North Carolina
- NC DHHS: Options Counseling – North Carolina Department of …
- NC OSHR: Work for North Carolina
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
