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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.

337+ positions available

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.

Geogroup logo

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

Geogroup

Work-life

6.6/10

BRICK BODIES FITNESS SERVICES logo

Membership Counselor

BRICK BODIES FITNESS SERVICES

Work-life

6.6/10

Interdynamics logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

Interdynamics

Work-life

6.6/10

Confidential Employer logo

Urgent Care Therapist - PT

Confidential Employer

Work-life

6.6/10

Geogroup logo

P/T SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

Geogroup

Work-life

6.6/10

Cleveland Clinic logo

Art Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

Work-life

6.4/10

Backpack Healthcare logo

Licensed Therapist - Maryland

Backpack Healthcare

CounselorRemote
45 - $65 per hour
Yesterday
Work-life

6.4/10

Backpack Healthcare logo

Licensed Therapist - Maryland- Peak Hours (Evenings & Weekends)

Backpack Healthcare

CounselorRemote
45-$65 per hour
4d ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Adventist HealthCare logo

Senior Behavioral Health Therapist, Day Shift, Behavioral Health

Adventist HealthCare

CounselorRockville, MD
29.08-$48.25 per hour
1w ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Polaris Recovery Center logo

Primary Therapist

Polaris Recovery Center

CounselorTowson, MD
60k-$85k
1w ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Gaudenzia logo

Mental Health Therapist - Full Time

Gaudenzia

CounselorOwings Mills, MD
75k - $87k
30+ days ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Catholic Charities of Baltimore logo

Residential Treatment Counselor-Ambrose

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

CounselorMaryland
18.63- $21.42 per hour
Work-life

6.4/10

Catholic Charities of Baltimore logo

Residential Treatment Counselor - Mercy

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

CounselorMaryland
18.63- $21.42 per hour
Work-life

6.4/10

Catholic Charities of Baltimore logo

Residential Treatment Counselor

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

CounselorBaltimore, MD
18.81- $21.42 per hour
Work-life

6.4/10

Community Clinic logo

BH - Behavioral Health Therapist I

Community Clinic

CounselorTakoma Park, MD
65k - $72k
2w ago
Work-life

6.3/10

Confidential Employer logo

Addictions Group Counselor -Mens Residential

Confidential Employer

CounselorMaryland
26-$32 per hour
Work-life

6.3/10

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health logo

SUD Therapist – Evening IOP | Hybrid Schedule

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

Hybrid
Work-life

6.2/10

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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
$79k
Pay rank
#20 of 51
Work-life balance
6.6/10 · #9
Open listings
310

Counselor pay in Maryland sits level with the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Maryland compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MDWLBListings
Maryland (this page)$79k6.6/10310
District of Columbiaborders$114k+$36k7.1/1014
Maine#2$101k+$23k7.3/1016
Alaska#3$101k+$22k6.0/1031
Delawareborders$85k+$6k6.9/1060
Virginiaborders$82k+$3k6.0/10247
West Virginiaborders$77k−$1k5.6/1044
Pennsylvaniaborders$76k−$3k6.3/10548

“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

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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 $25K to $135K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

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 6.4/10, with 25% 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 Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Geogroup, Confidential Employer, Backpack Healthcare, 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 $25K to $135K per year, with a median near $60K. 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 25% 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 Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Geogroup, Confidential Employer, Backpack Healthcare, 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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