Counselor Jobs in Maine
Across 27 live Counselor listings in Maine, median advertised pay is $81K (75th percentile $100K), based on the 16 that state a salary; Maine ranks 22nd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Aroostook Mental Health Services (3), Greater Portland Health (3), Acadia (2).
27+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 16 roles pay ~$81k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
16 jobs · 12 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
16 jobs · 12 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service
ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote
Behavioral Health Clinician
Greater Portland HealthPortland, ME
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Wabanaki Public Health and WellnessBangor, ME
Your next move, better informed
More possibilities. No subscription.
Sign in with Google or verify your email to unlock full job search, standard Market Insights, applications and your personal dashboard. Access is free.
Job descriptions remain public. Featured employer applications need no signup; other applications require verified sign-in, never payment.
Counselor Pay in Maine: Live Market and State Comparison
Live counselor listings in Maine today, then Maine 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
- 27
- Live median
- $81k
- 75th $100k · n=16
- 12-mo median
- $77k
- Pay rank
- #22 of 51
- Work-life
- 6.3/10 · #4
- 12-mo postings
- 138
Counselor pay in Maine sits level with the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs ME | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (this page) | $77k | — | 6.3/10 | 138 |
| Wyoming#1 | $99k | +$23k | 6.1/10 | 52 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$19k | 5.6/10 | 206 |
| Alaska#3 | $96k | +$19k | 5.4/10 | 165 |
| Delaware#4 | $90k | +$13k | 6.9/10 | 244 |
| Mississippi#5 | $90k | +$13k | 5.4/10 | 238 |
| Arkansas#6 | $89k | +$13k | 5.7/10 | 269 |
| New Hampshireborders | $85k | +$9k | 6.3/10 | 275 |
“borders” = shares a border with Maine; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Aroostook Mental Health Services (3), Greater Portland Health (3), Acadia (2)
- 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 Maine.
How much do counselors earn in Maine?
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 15% 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, 10% with no on-call and 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Maine right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Greater Portland Health, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Thriveworks, Central Maine Medical Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in Maine are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 27 counselors positions in Maine 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Maine
Aroostook Mental Health Services3 open roles here · WLB 68/100- Greater Portland Health3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Acadia2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Thriveworks2 open roles here · WLB 98/100
Central Maine Medical Center1 open role here · WLB 66/100
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution1 open role here · WLB 76/100- EEverest Recovery Centers1 open role here
Magellan Health1 open role here · WLB 67/100