230+ Counselor Jobs in Missouri
Counselor positions in Missouri with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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230+ Counselor Jobs in Missouri Available Now
These 79 roles pay ~$80k median with 7.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Contract - Mental Health Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, LPC)
Community Counseling Center (CCC)
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Remote – Kansas City, MO)
Negotiation brief with every application
Your counter number + word-for-word script
One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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How Missouri Compares for Counselor Pay
Missouri against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Missouri advertise $13k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.
| State | Median pay | vs MO | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (this page) | $64k | — | 6.1/10 | 129 |
| Oklahomaborders | $97k | +$33k | 6.4/10 | 64 |
| Iowaborders | $72k | +$8k | 6.0/10 | 95 |
| Kansasborders | $71k | +$6k | 6.0/10 | 119 |
| Arkansasborders | $69k | +$5k | 6.2/10 | 50 |
| Kentuckyborders | $69k | +$5k | 5.9/10 | 136 |
| Nebraskaborders | $68k | +$3k | 6.1/10 | 60 |
| Illinoisborders | $66k | +$1k | 6.1/10 | 483 |
“borders” = shares a border with Missouri; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Missouri Jobs
230+ counselor positions in Missouri
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$80K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Counselor Jobs in Missouri: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Missouri offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in missouri. With 230+ open positions and salaries ranging from $45K to $125K, 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 Missouri on this page have an average score of 7.2/10. 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 missouri include KVC Health Systems, Brightli, Archdiocese of St. Louis, University Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs missouri. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in missouri, 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 Missouri?
Listed counselors in Missouri on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $45K to $125K per year, with a median near $62K. 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 Missouri right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include KVC Health Systems, Brightli, Archdiocese of St. Louis, University Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in missouri are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 230+ counselors positions in Missouri 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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