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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.

Gaudenzia logo

Addictions Counselor - Reentry

Gaudenzia

Work-life

6.6/10

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ logo

Substance Use Disorder Therapist - REST Ohioville

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ

Work-life

6.6/10

Penn State University logo

Part Time - Women's Basketball Sport Camps Counselor

Penn State University

Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

WellSpan Health logo

Family Based Therapist - Lancaster County - Days / Evenings

WellSpan Health

Hybrid
Work-life

6.5/10

Heritage Valley Health System logo

IV Therapist

Heritage Valley Health System

Work-life

6.4/10

UPMC logo

Behavioral Health Therapist Associate - Twin Lakes

UPMC

Work-life

6.4/10

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center logo

EMDR Therapist

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center

Work-life

6.4/10

St. Luke's University Health Network logo

Behavioral Health Clinician Star Community Health

St. Luke's University Health NetworkGreat Workplace

Work-life

6.4/10

Youth Advocate Programs logo

Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs

Work-life

6.4/10

Youth Advocate Programs logo

Behavioral Consultant/Mobile Therapist

Youth Advocate Programs

CounselorMount Union, PA
40 per hour
2w ago
Work-life

6.4/10

WellSpan Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist - Emergency Departments - Days / Evenings/ Nights

WellSpan Health

Work-life

6.4/10

UHS logo

Therapist - Inpatient Program

UHS

Work-life

6.4/10

Pressley Ridge logo

Therapist- PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Pressley Ridge

Work-life

6.4/10

Confidential Employer logo

Clinical Therapist

Confidential Employer

Work-life

6.4/10

WellSpan Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist - Emergency Departments Ephrata & Good Samaritan Hospital - Evenings

WellSpan Health

Work-life

6.4/10

Apis Services logo

THERAPIST

Apis Services

Work-life

6.4/10

Merakey logo

Family Based Therapist

Merakey

CounselorWarminster Township, PA
31.69 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

6.4/10

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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 $66K to $83K, 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 6.4/10, 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 WellSpan Health, UPMC, Youth Advocate Programs, Merakey, 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 $66K to $83K per year, with a median near $66K. 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 WellSpan Health, UPMC, Youth Advocate Programs, Merakey, 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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