This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Pennsylvania. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Pennsylvania Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $41,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Pennsylvania saw a solid number of companies featuring over 1,993 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.
Pennsylvania Counselor
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Counselor | $41,000 |
Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Horizon House, Inc., Deloitte, UPMC, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, and YMCA of Greater Brandywine 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 | $39,000 |
Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Rogers Memorial Hospital, Community Education Centers, Inc., and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Internship, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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College Counselor | $57,000 |
Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CCRES, Roxbury, NHS, Clarifi, and Geisinger Health System offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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Genetic Counselor | $52,000 |
Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UPMC, Geisinger Health System, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, YMCA Reading – Berks County, and University of Pennsylvania Health System offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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Guidance Counselor | $44,000 |
Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, HM Health Solutions Inc., Deloitte, ESF Camps, and NHS offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
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High School Counselor | $32,000 |
Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Allegheny Health Network (Corporate), WellSpan Health Services, Penn State University, and Reach Cyber Charter School offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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Marriage Counselor | $58,000 |
Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Community Services Group, Inc., The MENTOR Network, WES Health System, and Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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Mental Health Counselor | $40,000 |
Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Community Services Group, Inc., Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc., Crossroads Counseling, Inc., Acadia Healthcare Facilities, and The Meadows – Universal Community offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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Rehabilitation Counselor | $42,000 |
Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Horizon House, Inc., Allegheny Health Network (Corporate), NHS, and Acadia Healthcare Facilities offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
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School Counselor | $42,000 |
Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were WellSpan Health Services, Geisinger Health System, ESF Camps, UPMC, and CareLink Community Support Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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Substance Abuse Counselor | $40,000 |
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Community Education Centers, Inc., Crossroads Counseling, Inc., Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Public Health Management Corporation, and Main Line Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
Top Employers of Pennsylvania Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,993 jobs for Pennsylvania Counselors with most employers looking for Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level candidates.
Company | # Jobs Available* |
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NHS | 161 jobs |
ESF Camps | 126 jobs |
Horizon House, Inc. | 90 jobs |
Deloitte | 72 jobs |
UPMC | 50 jobs |
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System | 39 jobs |
YMCA of Greater Brandywine | 38 jobs |
InVision Human Services, Inc. | 32 jobs |
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania | 24 jobs |
AseraCare Hospice | 23 jobs |
CareLink Community Support Services | 22 jobs |
Melmark | 22 jobs |
WellSpan Health Services | 21 jobs |
CCRES | 20 jobs |
Penn State University | 19 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,993 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
City | # Jobs Available* |
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Philadelphia, PA | 385 jobs |
Pittsburgh, PA | 211 jobs |
Harrisburg, PA | 41 jobs |
Chester County, PA | 39 jobs |
Berwyn, PA | 34 jobs |
Newtown Square, PA | 34 jobs |
York, PA | 33 jobs |
Chestnut Hill, PA | 29 jobs |
Chester Springs, PA | 28 jobs |
West Chester, PA | 28 jobs |
Allentown, PA | 24 jobs |
Lancaster, PA | 23 jobs |
Haverford, PA | 21 jobs |
Reading, PA | 21 jobs |
Camp Hill, PA | 19 jobs |
Get More Information
- Licensure Board for Professional Counselors – PA.Gov
- Guidance Counselor Resources – Pennsylvania Department of …
- BPOA Portal
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.