442+ Counselor Jobs in North Carolina
Counselor positions in North Carolina with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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442+ Counselor Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 228 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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School Based Therapist - McDowell County Schools
Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC
6.0/10
School Based Therapist-Haywood County Schools
Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC
6.0/10
Juvenile Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 29
State of North Carolina
6.0/10
Creative/Expressive Arts Therapist - Central Regional Hospital
State of North Carolina
6.0/10
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How North Carolina Compares for Counselor Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in North Carolina advertise $13k below the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $119k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $65k | — | 6.1/10 | 1060 |
| Mississippi#1 | $119k | +$54k | 6.1/10 | 172 |
| Louisiana#2 | $110k | +$45k | 5.7/10 | 270 |
| Alaska#3 | $101k | +$36k | 6.2/10 | 110 |
| South Carolinaborders | $82k | +$18k | 6.2/10 | 300 |
| Virginiaborders | $76k | +$12k | 6.1/10 | 878 |
| Georgiaborders | $73k | +$9k | 6.0/10 | 718 |
| Tennesseeborders | $63k | −$2k | 6.2/10 | 698 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
North Carolina Jobs
442+ counselor positions in North Carolina
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$80K with benefits
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Counselor Jobs in North Carolina: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in north carolina. With 442+ open positions and salaries ranging from $40K to $156K, 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 North Carolina on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 10% 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 north carolina include State of North Carolina, ncg CARE, Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC, Avance Care, and more. Positions span counselor jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in north carolina, 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 $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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 North Carolina?
Listed counselors in North Carolina on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $40K to $156K per year, with a median near $54K. 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 10% 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 North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include State of North Carolina, ncg CARE, Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC, Avance Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 442+ counselors positions in North Carolina 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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