95+ Counselor Jobs in Louisiana
Counselor positions in Louisiana with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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95+ Counselor Jobs in Louisiana Available Now
These 35 roles pay ~$120k median with 7.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Louisiana Compares for Counselor Pay
Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Louisiana advertise $26k above the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $124k.
| State | Median pay | vs LA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $105k | — | 5.8/10 | 96 |
| Hawaii#1 | $124k | +$20k | 7.0/10 | 16 |
| Mississippiborders | $124k | +$20k | 5.6/10 | 81 |
| Wyoming#3 | $116k | +$11k | 6.2/10 | 9 |
| Arkansasborders | $109k | +$5k | 6.2/10 | 61 |
| Maine#6 | $102k | −$2k | 6.9/10 | 26 |
| Alaska#7 | $101k | −$4k | 6.3/10 | 48 |
| Texasborders | $78k | −$27k | 6.0/10 | 473 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Louisiana: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Louisiana offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in louisiana. With 95+ open positions and salaries ranging from $58K to $193K, 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 Louisiana on this page have an average score of 3.8/10, with 20% 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 louisiana include Avenues Recovery, Leidos, River Place Behavioral Health, Thriveworks, and more. Positions span counselor jobs louisiana. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in louisiana, Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Mindpath Health (score: 93.4/100), Total Life (score: 90.9/100) 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 $105K. This data is derived from 3,657+ 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 Louisiana?
Listed counselors in Louisiana on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $58K to $193K per year, with a median near $104K. 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 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 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 Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Avenues Recovery, Leidos, River Place Behavioral Health, Thriveworks, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 95+ counselors positions in Louisiana 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Louisiana
Gotham Enterprises13 open roles here · WLB 95/100
UHS8 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Avenues Recovery6 open roles here · WLB 73/100
- CCorrect Health5 open roles here
- BBeacon Behavioral Support Services4 open roles here
HCO Behavioral Health3 open roles here · WLB 98/100- LLeidos3 open roles here
River Place Behavioral Health3 open roles here · WLB 68/100
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