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Counselor Jobs in Alaska

Across 65 live Counselor listings in Alaska, median advertised pay is $120K (75th percentile $130K), based on the 33 that state a salary; Alaska ranks 3rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Providence (16), Goldbelt (10), Gotham Enterprises (8).

65+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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65 jobs

These 33 roles pay ~$120k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sailor Health logo

Mental Health Therapist for Seniors (Remote - Licensed in Alaska)

Sailor HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
No Call
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - OTP - Crest St - September 2026 Start

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)Southeast Alaska, AK

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Camp Fire Alaska logo

Counselor - Summer Adventure Camp

Camp Fire AlaskaAnchorage, AK

Counselor
$18.03 per hour
Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends
Providence logo

Senior Mental Health Counselor

ProvidenceAnchorage, AK

Counselor
$40.11-$62.27 per hour
21h ago
Weekdays OnlyNo CallNo Nights
Providence logo

Senior Mental Health Counselor - Palliative Care

ProvidenceAnchorage, AK

Counselor
$40.11-$62.27 per hour
30+ days ago
Weekdays OnlyNo CallNo Nights

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Counselor Pay in Alaska: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in Alaska today, then Alaska against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
65
Live median
$120k
75th $130k · n=33
12-mo median
$96k
Pay rank
#3 of 51
Work-life
5.4/10 · #46
12-mo postings
165

Counselor roles in Alaska advertise $20k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Alaska compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs AKWLBPostings (12 mo)
Alaska (this page)$96k—5.4/10165
Wyoming#1$99k+$3k6.1/1052
Nevada#2$96k+$0k5.6/10206
Delaware#4$90k−$6k6.9/10244
Mississippi#5$90k−$6k5.4/10238
Arkansas#6$89k−$7k5.7/10269
New Hampshire#7$85k−$11k6.3/10275
Louisiana#8$85k−$11k5.5/10332

“borders” = shares a border with Alaska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Providence (16), Goldbelt (10), Gotham Enterprises (8)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Alaska.

How much do counselors earn in Alaska?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?

Yes — about 20% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 60% with no on-call and 80% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Alaska right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Providence, Sailor Health, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Camp Fire Alaska. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in Alaska are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 65 counselors positions in Alaska listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.