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277+ Counselor Jobs in Colorado

Counselor positions in Colorado with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

277+ positions available

277+ Counselor Jobs in Colorado Available Now

These 240 roles pay ~$77k median with 6.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Aurora Public Schools logo

26-27 Mental Health & Counseling: Counselor Pool

Aurora Public SchoolsGreat Workplace

Work-life

7.2/10

Axis Health System logo

Co-Responder Therapist-Unlicensed

Axis Health System

CounselorDurango, CO
35.98 per hour
Work-life

7.2/10

Aurora Public Schools logo

26-27 Aurora West College Prep: Counselor (Qualified Candidate Under Consideration)

Aurora Public SchoolsGreat Workplace

Work-life

7.2/10

Aurora Public Schools logo

EILMHC:Counselor Pool

Aurora Public SchoolsGreat Workplace

Work-life

7.2/10

Griffith Centers logo

Day Treatment Therapist

Griffith Centers

Work-life

7.2/10

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH logo

Bachelor Level Mental Health Counselor - Counseling Center at Carbon Valley

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

CounselorFrederick, CO
23.41 - $32.74 per hour
Work-life

7.2/10

CFHW logo

Licensed or Unlicensed Therapist | Adult Outpatient

CFHW

CounselorRemote
55k - $77k
Work-life

7.2/10

CFHW logo

CIP Parent Infant Mental Health Therapist

CFHW

Work-life

7.2/10

AllHealth Network logo

Therapist – Young Adult IOS

AllHealth Network

Work-life

7.2/10

Aurora Public Schools logo

26-27 Vista PEAK Preparatory: Counselor - 187 Days

Aurora Public SchoolsGreat Workplace

Work-life

7.2/10

Lifepoint Health logo

Lead Therapist, Inpatient

Lifepoint Health

CounselorDenver, CO
32.19-$43.46 per hour
Work-life

7.2/10

Aurora Public Schools logo

26-27 Escuela Bilingue Betty Benavidez (Dual Language): Counselor

Aurora Public SchoolsGreat Workplace

Work-life

7.2/10

DENVER CHILDRENS HOME logo

Group Home Youth Treatment Counselor

DENVER CHILDRENS HOME

CounselorDenver, CO
22 - $24 per hour
Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

Mesa County logo

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Mesa County

Top 25%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Shiloh House logo

Temporary - Overnight Mental Health Counselor

Shiloh House

CounselorLongmont, CO
23.25-26.24 per hour
3w ago
Above avg

in Mental Health Counseling

Psy Phy Care logo

Substance Abuse Counselor (Collbran, OH) – Youth Residential Program

Psy Phy Care

Top 25%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery logo

Therapist - WIC (Day, Swing, ON/BE) (61177)

Aurora Mental Health & RecoveryGreat Workplace

CounselorAurora, CO
28.12-$57.03 per hour
Work-life

6.9/10

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How Colorado Compares for Counselor Pay

Colorado against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$73k
Pay rank
#34 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #47
Open listings
306

Counselor roles in Colorado advertise $5k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Colorado compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs COWLBListings
Colorado (this page)$73k5.8/10306
Oklahomaborders$97k+$24k6.4/1064
Wyomingborders$89k+$16k6.8/1010
Utahborders$85k+$12k5.9/1088
Arizonaborders$77k+$5k6.2/10305
Kansasborders$71k−$2k6.0/10119
Nebraskaborders$68k−$5k6.1/1060
New Mexicoborders$65k−$8k6.4/10133

“borders” = shares a border with Colorado; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Colorado Jobs

277+ counselor positions in Colorado

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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Counselor Jobs in Colorado: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Colorado offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in colorado. With 277+ open positions and salaries ranging from $26K to $90K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Colorado on this page have an average score of 7.1/10, with 5% 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 colorado include Aurora Public Schools, CFHW, Shiloh House, Axis Health System, and more. Positions span counselor jobs colorado. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in colorado, 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 Colorado?

Listed counselors in Colorado on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $26K to $90K per year, with a median near $57K. 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 5% 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 Colorado right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Aurora Public Schools, CFHW, Shiloh House, Axis Health System, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 277+ counselors positions in Colorado 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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