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
These 72 roles pay ~$88k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Mental Health Therapist - Davis County Jail
Davis Behavioral HealthFarmington, UT
Substance Use Counselor
Layton Comprehensive Treatment CenterLayton, UT
Therapist at School Based Services (Alpine School District) - Full Time
Wasatch Behavioral HealthProvo, UT
Substance Use Counselor
Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment CenterSalt Lake City, UT
Cardiac and Pulmonary Exercise Therapist
Intermountain HealthMurray, UT
Counselor 3 - UT Sugar House
Confidential EmployerSalt Lake City, UT
Remote Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCMHC, LCSW)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist / Social Worker
Psychiatric Medical CareFillmore, UT
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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.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs UT | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (this page) | $80k | — | 5.5/10 | 379 |
| Wyomingborders | $99k | +$20k | 6.1/10 | 52 |
| Nevadaborders | $96k | +$17k | 5.6/10 | 206 |
| Alaska#3 | $96k | +$16k | 5.4/10 | 165 |
| Arizonaborders | $76k | −$4k | 5.7/10 | 1067 |
| Idahoborders | $76k | −$4k | 5.9/10 | 171 |
| Coloradoborders | $72k | −$7k | 5.5/10 | 1076 |
| New Mexicoborders | $72k | −$7k | 5.9/10 | 444 |
“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 15% 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, 30% with no on-call and 70% 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 Intermountain Health, Gotham Enterprises, Encircle: LGBTQ Family & Youth Resource Center, Davis Behavioral Health, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Utah
UHS14 open roles here · WLB 52/100
State of Utah Office of the Governor9 open roles here · WLB 72/100Intermountain Health8 open roles here · WLB 56/100
evolved MD7 open roles here · WLB 78/100
Odyssey House7 open roles here · WLB 66/100Gotham Enterprises6 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Rocky Mountain Care Group6 open roles here · WLB 72/100Community Options4 open roles here · WLB 70/100