79+ Counselor Jobs in Mississippi
Counselor positions in Mississippi with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
79+ positions available
79+ Counselor Jobs in Mississippi Available Now
These 25 roles pay ~$100k median with 7.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Mississippi Compares for Counselor Pay
Mississippi against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Mississippi advertise $37k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure.
| State | Median pay | vs MS | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (this page) | $113k | — | 5.9/10 | 144 |
| Louisianaborders | $101k | −$12k | 5.6/10 | 224 |
| Alaska#3 | $99k | −$14k | 6.0/10 | 145 |
| Montana#4 | $91k | −$21k | 6.4/10 | 114 |
| Arkansasborders | $91k | −$22k | 6.1/10 | 204 |
| Maine#6 | $89k | −$23k | 6.7/10 | 108 |
| Alabamaborders | $64k | −$49k | 5.6/10 | 342 |
| Tennesseeborders | $64k | −$49k | 6.1/10 | 573 |
“borders” = shares a border with Mississippi; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Mississippi: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Mississippi offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in mississippi. With 79+ open positions and salaries ranging from $146K to $183K, 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 Mississippi on this page have an average score of 3.2/10, with 5% 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 mississippi include UHS, Health Connect America, Region 8 Mental Health, Canopy Children's Solutions, and more. Positions span counselor jobs mississippi. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in mississippi, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (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 $101K, trending down 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ 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 Mississippi?
Listed counselors in Mississippi on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $146K to $183K per year, with a median near $146K. 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 5% 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 Mississippi right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include UHS, Health Connect America, Region 8 Mental Health, Canopy Children's Solutions, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in mississippi are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 79+ counselors positions in Mississippi 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Mississippi
Canopy Children's Solutions12 open roles here · WLB 55/100
UHS12 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Gotham Enterprises8 open roles here · WLB 95/100
Thriveworks8 open roles here · WLB 97/100
Addiction and Mental Health Services4 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Management and Training4 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Region 8 Mental Health4 open roles here · WLB 35/100VitalCore Health Strategies4 open roles here · WLB 68/100
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