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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.

Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center logo

Substance Use Counselor

Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center

CounselorNew Bedford, MA
27-$34 per hour
1w ago
No Weekends
New Beginnings ABA logo

Behavior Therapist: Bilingual- afternoons: Monday thru Thursday - Southbridge

New Beginnings ABA

CounselorSouthbridge, MA
23-$27 per hour
3w ago
No Weekends
Beth Israel Lahey Health logo

Mental Health Counselor - Community Crisis Stabilization

Beth Israel Lahey Health

CounselorMassachusetts
22 - $26.82 per hour
No Nights
South Shore Health logo

Per Diem Perinatal Counselor

South Shore Health

CounselorWeymouth, MA
42.35 - $61.40 per hour
No Nights
Mass General Brigham logo

Behavioral Health Counselor, Internal Medicine

Mass General Brigham

CounselorSaugus, MA
68k-$98k
2w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Psychology (Counseling)

Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America logo

Licensed Therapist FT (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC)

Mental Health Treatment Centers Of America

No CallNo Nights
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Baystate Health logo

Behavioral Health Clinician- Integrated Care

Baystate Health

CounselorBelchertown, MA
66k - $97k
2w ago
No CallNo Nights
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Prosper Health logo

Licensed Telehealth Therapist / Mental Health Counselor

Prosper HealthWeekday DreamGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
60 - $65/session
2w ago
No CallNo NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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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 $46K to $128K, 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 6/10, with 38% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends, 13% 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 massachusetts include Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center, New Beginnings ABA, Beth Israel Lahey Health, South Shore Health, 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 $46K to $128K per year, with a median near $66K. 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 13% 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. Among current listings, 38% with no on-call and 75% with no weekends. 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 Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center, New Beginnings ABA, Beth Israel Lahey Health, South Shore Health, 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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