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Counselor Jobs in Delaware

Across 75 live Counselor listings in Delaware, median advertised pay is $111K (75th percentile $120K), based on the 35 that state a salary; Delaware ranks 5th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (11), Delaware Guidance Services for Children (9), LifeStance Health (8).

75+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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75 jobs

These 35 roles pay ~$111k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 12 employers
12
<$90k
18
$90k-125k
1
$156k
3
$187k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

35 jobs · 12 employers
3
1-2
4
3-4
6
5-6
20
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral HealthDover, DE

Counselor
$34-$44 per hour
15h ago
New
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital logo

Music Therapist CTRS, MTBC, ATR

MeadowWood Behavioral Health HospitalNew Castle, DE

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
Impact Life logo

Workforce Wellness Support Therapist - Contract

Impact LifeEmployer score · SilverDover, DE

Counselor
$85-$90 per hour
6d ago
Hybrid
Impact Life logo

Workforce Wellness Support Therapist - Contract

Impact LifeEmployer score · SilverGeorgetown, DE

Counselor
$85-$90 per hour
6d ago
Hybrid
Impact Life logo

Workforce Wellness Support Therapist - Contract

Impact LifeEmployer score · SilverNewark, DE

Counselor
$85-$90 per hour
6d ago
Hybrid
Chimes logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

ChimesNewark, DE

Counselor
Starting at $19+/hour
2w ago
VitalCore Health Strategies logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CAADC, CADC

VitalCore Health StrategiesJames T. Vaughn Corr. Center-Behavioral, Smyrna, DE, US, DE, United States

Counselor
$55,000-$68,000
2w ago
Merakey logo

Family Based Therapist

MerakeyWilmington, DE

Counselor
$32.15 per hour
3w ago
Delaware Guidance Services for Children logo

Outpatient Therapist- Licensed (PRN / Part-time)

Delaware Guidance Services for ChildrenWilmington, DE

Counselor
$18-$75 per hour
3w ago
Hybrid
Impact Life logo

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor

Impact LifeEmployer score · SilverGeorgetown, DE

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Thriveworks logo

Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Thriveworks logo

Part Time Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$58,600
30+ days ago
Thriveworks logo

Weekend/Evening Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$27,200
30+ days ago
Children and Families First Delaware logo

Middle-School Based Counselor

Children and Families First DelawareHarrington, DE

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Sonder Mind logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Sonder MindEmployer score · GoldRemote

Counselor
$77-$96 per hour
30+ days ago

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Counselor Pay in Delaware: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in Delaware today, then Delaware 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
75
Live median
$111k
75th $120k · n=35
12-mo median
$89k
Pay rank
#5 of 51
Work-life
6.8/10 · #1
12-mo postings
244

Counselor roles in Delaware advertise $14k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Delaware compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs DEWLBPostings (12 mo)
Delaware (this page)$89k—6.8/10244
Wyoming#1$99k+$10k6.1/1052
Alaska#2$96k+$7k5.4/10165
Nevada#3$96k+$6k5.6/10207
Mississippi#4$90k+$0k5.4/10239
Marylandborders$77k−$12k6.0/101177
New Jerseyborders$73k−$17k5.2/10870
Pennsylvaniaborders$65k−$25k5.8/102237

“borders” = shares a border with Delaware; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Gotham Enterprises (11), Delaware Guidance Services for Children (9), LifeStance Health (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 Delaware.

How much do counselors earn in Delaware?

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 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 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Delaware right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Thriveworks, Impact Life, DELAWARE GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 75 counselors positions in Delaware 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.