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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.

Therapist I, MST EA

Community SolutionsTowson, MD

Counselor

Annual Salary: $66,000-$70,800

School Based Mental Health Therapist -Charles County

Backpack HealthcareMaryland

Counselor

$45-$65/session

Hybrid

Child and Adolescent Therapist

Blackbird Health Employer score · SilverGaithersburg, MD

Counselor

$40,000-$105,000

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Maryland WellnessSalisbury, MD

Counselor

$17-23 per hour

Art Therapist (Expressive Therapy), Day & Weekend Shift, Behavioral Health

Adventist HealthCareRockville, MD

Counselor

$29.08-$48.25 per hour

Crisis Hotline Phone Counselor (Overnight)

Confidential EmployerTimonium, MD

Counselor

$24-$26.5 per hour

Licensed MPS Behavioral Health Therapist, Must be Licensed in Maryland

Magellan HealthRemote

Counselor

$64,000-$103,000

Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Hagerstown, MD

Lyra Health Employer score · SilverHagerstown, MD

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Baltimore, MD

Lyra Health Employer score · SilverBaltimore, MD

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Mental Health Therapist - MoCo

Pathways To Housing Dc DscSilver Spring, MD

Counselor

$75,000 - $85,000

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Maryland WellnessBaltimore, MD

Counselor

$18-25 per hour

Mental Health Therapist

Illuminated DirectionRemote

Counselor

$46-$70 per hour

Early Intervention Therapist (27173)

Thrive Behavioral HealthBel Air, MD

Counselor

$44.52-$45.64 per hour

Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Intake Specialist

Briya Public Charter SchoolMaryland, MD

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Hybrid

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Maryland

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor

$24.35-$26.35 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. 30% 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 5.4/10, with 30% 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 Maryland Wellness, Confidential Employer, Lyra Health, PROTOCALL SERVICES, 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 30% 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 Maryland Wellness, Confidential Employer, Lyra Health, PROTOCALL SERVICES, 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.