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Counselor Jobs in North Carolina

Across 514 live Counselor listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $70K (75th percentile $83K), based on the 243 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 50th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Alexander Youth Network (34), ncg CARE (19), Sun Behavioral Health Group (17).

Updated today514+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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514 jobs

These 243 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Therapist

Phoenix Group HomeChapel Hill, NC

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Behavioral Health Therapist- Adult Outpatient- North

Community Health NetworkAhoskie, NC

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Behavioral Health Counselor - Transition House - PRN

Alexander Youth NetworkCharlotte, NC

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Substance Abuse Counselor- Greensboro, NC (OTP)

Crossroads Treatment Centers Employer score · SilverGreensboro, NC

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist (3633)

Carolina Outreach Employer score · SilverWilson, NC

Counselor

$52,000 - $67,000

Part Time Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

Thriveworks Employer score · SilverCary, NC

Counselor

Up to $57,900

Hybrid

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

Thriveworks Employer score · SilverCary, NC

Counselor

Up to $108,000

Hybrid

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist (3610)

Carolina Outreach Employer score · SilverFayetteville, NC

Counselor

$52,000 - $71,000

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist (3610)

ncg CAREFayetteville, NC

Counselor

$52,000 - $71,000

Day Treatment Human Service Counselor

Daymark Recovery ServicesLexington, NC

Counselor

$23.07- $24.03 per hour

ACTT Team Therapist

Children's Hope AllianceStatesville, NC

Counselor

$54,000 - $65,000

Licensed Therapist - LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT

UnitedHealth Group Employer score · SilverAsheville, NC

Counselor

$69,000 - $104,000

Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS) – Full-Time

Pyramid HealthcareJacksonville, NC

Counselor

$53,000 - $57,000

Outpatient Therapist

Confidential EmployerCharlotte, NC

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

Hybrid

PRTF Specialty Care Therapist

Alexander Youth NetworkGreensboro, NC

Counselor

Pay not disclosed

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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.

Median advertised

$64k

Pay rank

#50 of 51

Work-life balance

5.7/10 · #31

Open listings

1389

Counselor roles in North Carolina advertise $11k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $97k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay	vs NC	WLB	Listings
North Carolina (this page)	$64k	—	5.7/10	1389
Wyoming#1	$97k	+$33k	6.0/10	51
Nevada#2	$96k	+$32k	5.7/10	202
Alaska#3	$94k	+$30k	5.4/10	161
South Carolinaborders	$78k	+$14k	5.8/10	376
Virginiaborders	$76k	+$11k	5.7/10	1188
Georgiaborders	$69k	+$5k	5.6/10	890
Tennesseeborders	$65k	+$1k	5.7/10	792

“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in north carolina. With 514+ open positions, 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 6.5/10, with 20% 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 ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK, Carolina Outreach, Thriveworks, UnitedHealth Group, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (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 $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ 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.

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A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in North Carolina.

How much do counselors earn in North Carolina?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 20% 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 ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK, Carolina Outreach, Thriveworks, UnitedHealth Group, 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 514 counselors positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.