407+ Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts
Counselor positions in Massachusetts with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
407+ positions available
407+ Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts Available Now
These 347 roles pay ~$72k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Mental Health Therapist, Contractor - NH / (Remote)
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Your counter number + word-for-word script
One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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How Massachusetts Compares for Counselor Pay
Massachusetts against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor pay in Massachusetts sits level with the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.
| State | Median pay | vs MA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (this page) | $76k | — | 6.0/10 | 312 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $114k | +$38k | 7.1/10 | 14 |
| Maine#2 | $101k | +$25k | 7.3/10 | 16 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $95k | +$18k | 6.8/10 | 54 |
| Vermontborders | $94k | +$18k | 6.3/10 | 23 |
| New Hampshireborders | $92k | +$15k | 7.3/10 | 49 |
| New Yorkborders | $73k | −$3k | 5.8/10 | 505 |
| Connecticutborders | $72k | −$5k | 5.6/10 | 124 |
“borders” = shares a border with Massachusetts; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Massachusetts Jobs
407+ counselor positions in Massachusetts
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$80K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Massachusetts offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in massachusetts. With 407+ open positions and salaries ranging from $41K to $73K, 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 Massachusetts on this page have an average score of 4.8/10. 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 massachusetts include Northeast Family Services, Magellan Health, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Hospital for Behavioral Medicine. Positions span counselor jobs massachusetts. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts?
Listed counselors in Massachusetts on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $41K to $73K per year, with a median near $64K. 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 Massachusetts right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Northeast Family Services, Magellan Health, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Hospital for Behavioral Medicine. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in massachusetts are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 407+ counselors positions in Massachusetts 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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