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Counselor Jobs in Maryland

Counselor Jobs in Maryland with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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400 jobs

These 292 roles pay ~$83k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Behavioral Therapist

Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY)Remote

Counselor

$104,000 - $145,600

Addiction Counselor (Certified/Licensed)

Renewing Me Behavioral Health SolutionMaryland

Counselor

$52,000 - $72,800

OMHC EMPLOYEE THERAPIST-ID/DD

Synergy Family ServicesMaryland

Counselor

$75,000 - $85,000

Residential Treatment Counselor

Catholic Charities of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

Counselor

$18.81- $21.42 per hour

School-Based and In-Home Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center

Sheppard PrattMontgomery County, MD

Counselor

$50,000-$62,000

UC Therapist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Bethany Christian Services USAMaryland

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Membership Counselor

Brick Bodies Fitness ServicesTimonium, MD

Counselor

$50,000 - $60,000

Art Therapist LGPAT or LCPAT - Towson (Adult Service Line)

Sheppard PrattTowson, MD

Counselor

from $58,410

Phone Counselor

Confidential EmployerEaston, MD

Counselor

$19.50 - $23.50 per hour

Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Community OptionsBaltimore, MD

Counselor

$18 per hour

Mental Health Therapist (Western, MD) (9523)

Baltimore Crisis ResponseCumberland & Oakland, MD

Counselor

$34-$38 per hour

Hybrid

Therapist - Paid Clinical Internship FALL 26

Advanced Behavioral HealthGreenbelt, MD

Counselor

$14 per hour

Therapist - Paid Clinical Internship FALL 26

Advanced Behavioral HealthFrederick, MD

Counselor

$14 per hour

Crisis Hotline Phone Counselor (Part-Time)

Confidential EmployerTimonium, MD

Counselor

$24-$26.5 per hour

Crisis Hotline Phone Counselor (Full-Time)

Confidential EmployerTimonium, MD

Counselor

$24-$26.5 per hour

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How Maryland Compares for Counselor Pay

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

Median advertised

$78k

Pay rank

#19 of 51

Work-life balance

6.1/10 · #7

Open listings

1144

Counselor roles in Maryland advertise $2k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Maryland compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay	vs MD	WLB	Listings
Maryland (this page)	$78k	—	6.1/10	1144
Wyoming#1	$98k	+$20k	6.0/10	50
Nevada#2	$96k	+$19k	5.7/10	202
Delawareborders	$90k	+$12k	6.9/10	234
District of Columbiaborders	$77k	−$1k	5.8/10	91
Virginiaborders	$76k	−$2k	5.7/10	1180
West Virginiaborders	$74k	−$4k	5.6/10	227
Pennsylvaniaborders	$64k	−$13k	5.8/10	2133

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

Counselor Jobs in Maryland: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Maryland offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in maryland. With 400+ open positions, 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 Maryland on this page have an average score of 6.1/10, with 15% 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 maryland include Sheppard Pratt, Confidential Employer, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Advanced Behavioral Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs maryland. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in maryland, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,759+ 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.

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A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Maryland.

How much do counselors earn in Maryland?

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 counselors 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 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 Maryland right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Sheppard Pratt, Confidential Employer, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Advanced Behavioral Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 400 counselors positions in Maryland 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.