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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.

Northeast Family Services logo

Hourly FFS - Outpatient Therapist

Northeast Family Services

CounselorBoston, MA
45-$70 per hour
30+ days ago
Lifepoint Health logo

Therapist, Activity

Lifepoint Health

CounselorHolyoke, MA
27.97-$37.75 per hour
5d ago
Mass General Brigham logo

Educational Counselor

Mass General Brigham

CounselorArlington, MA
18.58-$26.58 per hour
1w ago
Lifepoint Health logo

Therapist, Inpatient Behavioral Health, PRN

Lifepoint Health

CounselorHolyoke, MA
30-$40 per hour
LifeStance Health logo

Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (Psychologist)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

CounselorRaynham, MA
115k-$147k
54m ago
New
LifeStance Health logo

Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (LICSW/LMHC/Psychologist)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

CounselorBoston, MA
75k-$100k
3h ago
New
NRG MGMT logo

Primary Therapist

NRG MGMT

CounselorActon, MA
75k-$80k
3h ago
New
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network logo

Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

New
Verge Therapy logo

Full Time Outpatient Therapist – Child & Adolescent Focus

Verge Therapy

CounselorFoxborough, MA
72k-$91k
Yesterday
New
Verge Therapy logo

Full Time Outpatient Therapist – Child & Adolescent Focus

Verge Therapy

CounselorBraintree, MA
54-$69 per hour
Yesterday
New
Northeast Family Services logo

In-Home Therapist

Northeast Family Services

Riverside Community Care logo

Clubhouse Mental Health Counselor

Riverside Community Care

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

Rehabilitation Counselor - PACT - Relief

Riverside Community Care

CounselorNeedham, MA
19.56 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Awake Overnight Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Riverside Community Care

CounselorDedham, MA
19.31 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Riverside Community Care

CounselorDedham, MA
19.31 per hour
1w ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Awake Overnight Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Riverside Community Care

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

Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Riverside Community Care

CounselorMilford, MA
19.31 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

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 $39K to $147K, 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 4.9/10. 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, Northeast Family Services, Lifepoint Health, LifeStance 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 $39K to $147K 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?

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, Northeast Family Services, Lifepoint Health, LifeStance 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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