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Counselor Jobs in Utah

Across 120 live Counselor listings in Utah, median advertised pay is $88K (75th percentile $106K), based on the 72 that state a salary; Utah ranks 14th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UHS (14), State of Utah Office of the Governor (9), Intermountain Health (8).

120+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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120 jobs

These 72 roles pay ~$88k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sunshine Behavioral Health logo

Primary Therapist (Licensed)

Sunshine Behavioral HealthUtah

Counselor
$74,880 - $90,000
Odyssey House logo

Therapist - Weekend Expedition Program

Odyssey HouseTaylorsville, UT

Counselor
$65,000 - $80,000
Sandy City logo

FCI Trauma Therapist

Sandy CitySandy, UT

Counselor
$30.66-$45.99 per hour
evolved MD logo

Mental Health Therapist

evolved MDTaylorsville, UT

Counselor
Salary Range: $52,000 - $71,520
evolved MD logo

Mental Health Therapist – Consideration for the SLC, UT area

evolved MDSalt Lake City, UT

Counselor
Salary Range: $65,000 - $89,400
State of Utah Office of the Governor logo

Employment Counselor

State of Utah Office of the GovernorMoab, UT

Counselor
$41,700
State of Utah Office of the Governor logo

Licensed Clinical Therapist (underfill Caseworker IIII)

State of Utah Office of the GovernorGunnison, UT

Counselor
$32.28-$39.96 per hour
evolved MD logo

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

evolved MDWest Valley City, UT

Counselor
Salary Range: $39,000 - $53,640
UHS logo

Outpatient Therapist (IOP)

UHSUtah

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
BAART Programs logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BAART ProgramsUtah

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Confidential Employer logo

Counselor 3 - Part-time - UT Saratoga Springs

Confidential EmployerSaratoga Springs, UT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
New Haven logo

Mental Health Therapist

New HavenProvo, UT

Counselor
$70,000-$80,000
21h ago
No Weekends
New
Confidential Employer logo

Counselor 1 - Part-time - UT Orem

Confidential EmployerOrem, UT

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
22h ago
No Call
Embark Behavioral Health logo

Mental Health Therapist

Embark Behavioral HealthProvo, UT

Counselor
$70,000-$80,000
2d ago
No Weekends
Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated logo

Therapist I | Adult Outpatient Services

Valley Behavioral Health IncorporatedSalt Lake City, UT

Counselor
starts at $65,020
3d ago
No Weekends

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Counselor Pay in Utah: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in Utah today, then Utah against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
120
Live median
$88k
75th $106k · n=72
12-mo median
$80k
Pay rank
#14 of 51
Work-life
5.5/10 · #39
12-mo postings
379

Counselor roles in Utah advertise $4k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Utah compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs UTWLBPostings (12 mo)
Utah (this page)$80k—5.5/10379
Wyomingborders$99k+$20k6.1/1052
Nevadaborders$96k+$17k5.6/10206
Alaska#3$96k+$16k5.4/10165
Arizonaborders$76k−$4k5.7/101067
Idahoborders$76k−$4k5.9/10171
Coloradoborders$72k−$7k5.5/101076
New Mexicoborders$72k−$7k5.9/10444

“borders” = shares a border with Utah; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
UHS (14), State of Utah Office of the Governor (9), Intermountain Health (8)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Utah.

How much do counselors earn in Utah?

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 counselor 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 counselor 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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 35% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Utah right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include evolved MD, State of Utah Office of the Governor, UHS, Confidential Employer, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 120 counselors positions in Utah 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.