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Counselor Jobs in Washington

Counselor Jobs in Washington with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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304+ Counselor Jobs in Washington Available Now

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304 jobs

These 257 roles pay ~$96k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution257 jobs · 85 employers

59
<$75k
44
$75k-90k
73
$90k-105k
46
$105k-120k
35
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution257 jobs · 85 employers

19
1-2
62
3-4
37
5-6
127
7-8
12
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Friends of Youth logo

Therapist - Mental Health Services -YFS

Friends of YouthDuvall, WA

Counselor
$30.00 - $41.06 per hour
2d ago
Leidos logo

MFLC Counselor Short Term or As Needed Coverage - JBLM, WA

LeidosTacoma, WA

Counselor
$28-$50 per hour
3d ago
Confidential Employer logo

Counselor 3 - Part-time - WA Seattle/Puyallup

Confidential EmployerSeattle, WA

Counselor
$72-$80 per hour
4d ago
Hybrid
Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGA logo

Mental Health Therapist Clinical Manager-Aberdeen

Great Rivers Behavioral Health ORGAAberdeen, WA

Counselor
$82,000-$110,000
4d ago
Community Youth Services logo

Multisystemic Therapist

Community Youth ServicesOlympia, WA

Counselor
$88,000-$99,000
6d ago
Sea Mar Community Health Centers logo

Child and Family Therapist Licensed Hourly

Sea Mar Community Health CentersVancouver, WA

Counselor
$36 per hour
6d ago
Sea Mar Community Health Centers logo

Mental Health Therapist II

Sea Mar Community Health CentersVancouver, WA

Counselor
$30 per hour
6d ago
ER

Pathlight Primary Therapist

Eating Recovery CenterSeattle, WA

Counselor
$81,000-$130,000
1w ago
Leidos logo

MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage - NB Kitsap, Washington

LeidosSilverdale, WA

Counselor
$28-$50 per hour
1w ago
Northwest Regional Council logo

Behavioral Health Clinician

Northwest Regional CouncilMt. Vernon, WA

Counselor
$34.89-$47.4 per hour
1w ago
Hybrid
ER

Float Primary Therapist

Eating Recovery CenterSeattle, WA

Counselor
$91,000-$140,000
1w ago
Providence logo

Masters-Level Therapist - Associate

ProvidenceSpokane, WA

Counselor
$30.28-$47.04 per hour
1w ago
Leidos logo

School Military and Family Life Counselor - Whidbey Island

LeidosOak Harbor, WA

Counselor
$55,000-$100,000
1w ago
Newport Healthcare logo

Associate Therapist

Newport HealthcareSnohomish, WA

Counselor
from $29/hour
1w ago
UHS logo

INTAKE COUNSELOR

UHSKirkland, WA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago

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How Washington Compares for Counselor Pay

Washington against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#9 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #16
Open listings
900

Counselor roles in Washington advertise $8k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Washington compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs WAWLBListings
Washington (this page)$84k—5.8/10900
Wyoming#1$98k+$14k6.0/1050
Nevada#2$96k+$12k5.7/10201
Alaska#3$94k+$10k5.4/10160
Mississippi#4$93k+$9k5.5/10230
Delaware#5$90k+$6k6.9/10234
Oregonborders$77k−$7k5.8/10640
Idahoborders$76k−$8k6.0/10164

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

Counselor Jobs in Washington: 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.

Washington offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in washington. With 304+ 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 Washington on this page have an average score of 3.2/10, 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 washington include Leidos, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Eating Recovery Center, Friends of Youth, and more. Positions span counselor jobs washington. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in washington, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (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 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ 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.

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Washington.

How much do counselors earn in Washington?

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 Washington right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Leidos, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Eating Recovery Center, Friends of Youth, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 304 counselors positions in Washington 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.