337+ Counselor Jobs in Maryland
Counselor positions in Maryland with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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337+ Counselor Jobs in Maryland Available Now
These 275 roles pay ~$82k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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in Addiction Counseling
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Art Therapist (Special Education: Fairmount Campus:-Lower/Middle School)
Kennedy Krieger Institute
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Outpatient Licensed Mental Health Therapist | Elkton, MD
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
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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.
Counselor pay in Maryland sits level with the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.
| State | Median pay | vs MD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (this page) | $79k | — | 6.6/10 | 310 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $114k | +$36k | 7.1/10 | 14 |
| Maine#2 | $101k | +$23k | 7.3/10 | 16 |
| Alaska#3 | $101k | +$22k | 6.0/10 | 31 |
| Delawareborders | $85k | +$6k | 6.9/10 | 60 |
| Virginiaborders | $82k | +$3k | 6.0/10 | 247 |
| West Virginiaborders | $77k | −$1k | 5.6/10 | 44 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $76k | −$3k | 6.3/10 | 548 |
“borders” = shares a border with Maryland; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Maryland Jobs
337+ counselor positions in Maryland
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$80K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Counselor Jobs in Maryland: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Maryland offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in maryland. With 337+ open positions and salaries ranging from $29K to $115K, 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 7.2/10. 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Sheppard Pratt, Choptank Community Health System, Maryland Wellness, 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, 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 Maryland?
Listed counselors in Maryland on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $29K to $115K per year, with a median near $67K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Sheppard Pratt, Choptank Community Health System, Maryland Wellness, 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 337+ counselors positions in Maryland 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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