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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.

Monte Nido & Affiliates logo

Mental Health Counselor

Monte Nido & Affiliates

CounselorDedham, MA
19.00 - $23.00 per hour
2d ago
Monte Nido & Affiliates logo

Residential Mental Health Counselor

Monte Nido & Affiliates

CounselorDedham, MA
19-$23 per hour
2d ago
Upham's Community Care logo

Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Upham's Community Care

Justice Resource Institute logo

Competency Counselor

Justice Resource Institute

CounselorLexington, MA
19-$25 per hour
3d ago
UHS logo

Group Therapist - Per Diem

UHS

Mass General Brigham logo

Community Residence Counselor- DBT

Mass General Brigham

CounselorArlington, MA
22.4-$29.73 per hour
1w ago
Mass General Brigham logo

Comm Res Counselor, MAP Cert

Mass General Brigham

CounselorBelmont, MA
23.4-$30.73 per hour
1w ago
University of Mississippi logo

Embedded Counselor

University of Mississippi

The New School logo

Part-time Student Health Counselor

New School

CounselorLowell, MA
55.44 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community Care

CounselorWalpole, MA
21.37 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Team Counselor - Mobile

Riverside Community Care

CounselorMilford, MA
21.37 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community Care

CounselorMedway, MA
21.37 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Respite Counselor - Weekends

Riverside Community Care

CounselorUpton, MA
21.21-$22.27 per hour
1w ago
PINE STREET INN logo

Overnight Shelter Counselor, Yawkey House

PINE STREET INN

CounselorBoston, MA
21.4-$30 per hour
1w ago
PINE STREET INN logo

Overnight Counselor, Holy Family Inn

PINE STREET INN

CounselorBoston, MA
21.4-$30 per hour
1w ago
Meadows of Wickenburg logo

BWH - Mental Health Counselor

Meadows of Wickenburg

CounselorBrookline, MA
22-$35 per hour
1w ago
Bournewood Health Systems logo

BWH - Mental Health Counselor

Bournewood Health Systems

CounselorBrookline, MA
22-$35 per hour
1w ago

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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.

Median advertised
$76k
Pay rank
#30 of 51
Work-life balance
6.0/10 · #37
Open listings
312

Counselor pay in Massachusetts 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, Massachusetts compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MAWLBListings
Massachusetts (this page)$76k6.0/10312
District of Columbia#1$114k+$38k7.1/1014
Maine#2$101k+$25k7.3/1016
Rhode Islandborders$95k+$18k6.8/1054
Vermontborders$94k+$18k6.3/1023
New Hampshireborders$92k+$15k7.3/1049
New Yorkborders$73k−$3k5.8/10505
Connecticutborders$72k−$5k5.6/10124

“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

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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 $40K 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 Massachusetts on this page have an average score of 3/10. 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 Riverside Community Care, Monte Nido & Affiliates, Mass General Brigham, PINE STREET INN, and more. 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 $40K to $115K per year, with a median near $44K. 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 Riverside Community Care, Monte Nido & Affiliates, Mass General Brigham, PINE STREET INN, and others. 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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