899+ Counselor Jobs in California
Counselor positions in California with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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899+ Counselor Jobs in California Available Now
These 757 roles pay ~$85k median with 6.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Therapist Trainee - Internship/Practicum Student Opportunity (Unpaid)
First Steps Recovery
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
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in Social Work (Counseling)
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in Counseling
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor
in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor
in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)
Associate Therapist (ACSW, AMFT or APCC) - SUD Services (Temp)
Family Health Centers of San DiegoGreat Workplace
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Genetic Counselor II - Guerin Children's - Center for Genomic Medicine - Full-Time, Hybrid
Cedars-SinaiGreat Workplace
in Genetic Counseling
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, & LPCC) - Hybrid Role
LifeStance HealthTop Employer
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
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California Fully Licensed Providers (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)
Negotiation brief with every application
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One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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How California Compares for Counselor Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in California advertise $6k above the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $84k | — | 6.1/10 | 767 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $114k | +$31k | 7.1/10 | 14 |
| Maine#2 | $101k | +$18k | 7.3/10 | 16 |
| Alaska#3 | $101k | +$17k | 6.0/10 | 31 |
| Oklahoma#4 | $97k | +$13k | 6.4/10 | 64 |
| Nevadaborders | $95k | +$11k | 6.2/10 | 55 |
| Oregonborders | $78k | −$6k | 6.3/10 | 205 |
| Arizonaborders | $77k | −$6k | 6.2/10 | 305 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
California Jobs
899+ counselor positions in California
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$80K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Counselor Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in california. With 899+ open positions and salaries ranging from $42K to $177K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 50% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 7.8/10, with 50% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in california include LifeStance Health, SOBER STATE, First Steps Recovery, LBC Mortgage, and more. Positions span counselor jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in california, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in California?
Listed counselors in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $42K to $177K per year, with a median near $85K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 50% 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 counselors 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include LifeStance Health, SOBER STATE, First Steps Recovery, LBC Mortgage, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 899+ counselors positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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