Oregon Counselor Salary Outlook

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

Average Salary of a Oregon Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $41,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Oregon saw a solid number of companies featuring over 525 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Temporary, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.

Oregon Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $41,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were State of Oregon, Youth Villages, Lincoln County Health and Human Services, Lincoln County, OR, and De Paul Treatment Centers offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior 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 $39,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lincoln County, OR, Lincoln County Health and Human Services, CODA, Inc., Cascadia Behavioral Health, and Kaiser Permanente offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $57,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Cascadia Behavioral Health, REYNOLDS SD 7, Reynolds School District, OMSI – Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, and Willamette University offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $53,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Providence Health & Services, Oregon Reproductive Medicine, The US Oncology Network, Legacy Health System, and PeaceHealth offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $44,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Oregon, Youth Villages, Cascadia Behavioral Health, Morrison Child and Family Services, and Relief Nursery offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary 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 $32,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, Lincoln County, OR, LA|FITNESS, Sequoia Mental Health Services, and Luke-Dorf offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $58,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Youth Villages, Providence Health & Services, Kaiser Permanente, Trillium Family Services, and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship, and Temporary 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 $40,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Native American Rehabilitation Association, Lincoln County, OR, Lincoln County Health and Human Services, Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Services, and State of Oregon offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $42,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Oregon, Cascadia Behavioral Health, Telecare Corporation, Standard Insurance Company, and MV Advancements offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $42,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, Lincoln County Health and Human Services, Luke Dorf, Lincoln County, OR, and Kaiser Permanente offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $40,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Coda, Inc., Native American Rehabilitation Association, Lincoln County Health and Human Services, Lincoln County, OR, and De Paul Treatment Centers offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Top Employers of Oregon Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 525 jobs for Oregon Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Cascadia Behavioral Health 47 jobs
Dungarvin 20 jobs
Luke Dorf 17 jobs
Kaiser Permanente 15 jobs
Acadia Healthcare 15 jobs
Coda, Inc. 14 jobs
Bonaventure Senior Living 10 jobs
Native American Rehabilitation Association 10 jobs
State of Oregon 8 jobs
Youth Villages 7 jobs
Lincoln County Health and Human Services 7 jobs
Lincoln County, OR 7 jobs
De Paul Treatment Centers 6 jobs
Legacy Health System 6 jobs
Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Services 6 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 525 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Portland, OR 206 jobs
Eugene, OR 24 jobs
Lincoln County, OR 24 jobs
Salem, OR 17 jobs
Beaverton, OR 14 jobs
Medford, OR 10 jobs
Tigard, OR 9 jobs
Gresham, OR 9 jobs
Bend, OR 8 jobs
Oregon City, OR 8 jobs
Corvallis, OR 7 jobs
Clackamas, OR 7 jobs
Hillsboro, OR 6 jobs
Madras, OR 6 jobs
Saint Helens, OR 5 jobs

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