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631+ Counselor Jobs in Pennsylvania

Counselor positions in Pennsylvania with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

631+ positions available

631+ Counselor Jobs in Pennsylvania Available Now

These 251 roles pay ~$65k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Berks Counseling Center logo

Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor -Bilingual

Berks Counseling Center

Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

Meadville Medical Center logo

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Meadville Medical Center

Top 25%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

St. Luke's University Health Network logo

Outpatient Counselor - Substance Use Disorders (Part-Time)

St. Luke's University Health NetworkGreat Workplace

Above avg

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Highmark Health logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - Pittsburgh/Hybrid - Full Time

Highmark Health

Hybrid
Work-life

6.7/10

Laurel House logo

Counselor (Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week, On-Site)

Laurel House

Work-life

6.7/10

WellSpan Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist - York Emergency Department - Evenings

WellSpan Health

Work-life

6.6/10

UPMC logo

Behavioral Health Therapist I

UPMC

Work-life

6.6/10

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ logo

Therapist

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Merakey logo

Mental Health Worker Fee For Service therapist

Merakey

Work-life

6.6/10

Community Options logo

Community Integration Counselor (Part-Time)

Community Options

CounselorBloomsburg, PA
16.10 per hour
3w ago
Work-life

6.6/10

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE logo

Counselor 2 MH School Based

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE

Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

Community Options logo

Community Integration Counselor

Community Options

CounselorCamp Hill, PA
17.80 per hour
3w ago
Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

Shriners Children's logo

Staff Therapist, PT

Shriners Children's

CounselorErie, PA
73k-$109k
3w ago
Work-life

6.6/10

Acadia logo

Counselor 1

Acadia

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

White Deer Run at Mt. Zion logo

Counselor 1

White Deer Run at Mt. Zion

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Summit BHC logo

Associate Counselor - Recovery

Summit BHC

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Merakey logo

Speech Language Therapist

Merakey

CounselorMount Pleasant, PA
up to $78,000
30+ days ago
Work-life

6.6/10

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How Pennsylvania Compares for Counselor Pay

Pennsylvania 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
#31 of 51
Work-life balance
6.3/10 · #19
Open listings
548

Counselor pay in Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs PAWLBListings
Pennsylvania (this page)$76k6.3/10548
District of Columbia#1$114k+$38k7.1/1014
Delawareborders$85k+$9k6.9/1060
New Jerseyborders$79k+$3k6.2/10191
Marylandborders$79k+$3k6.6/10310
West Virginiaborders$77k+$2k5.6/1044
New Yorkborders$73k−$3k5.8/10505
Ohioborders$65k−$11k6.1/10425

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

Pennsylvania Jobs

631+ counselor positions in Pennsylvania

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Counselor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Pennsylvania offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in pennsylvania. With 631+ open positions and salaries ranging from $33K to $78K, 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 Pennsylvania on this page have an average score of 6.6/10, 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 pennsylvania include Merakey, Community Options, Berks Counseling Center, Meadville Medical Center, and more. Positions span counselor jobs pennsylvania. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?

Listed counselors in Pennsylvania on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $33K to $78K per year, with a median near $52K. 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 Pennsylvania right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Merakey, Community Options, Berks Counseling Center, Meadville Medical Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in pennsylvania are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 631+ counselors positions in Pennsylvania 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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