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Counselor Jobs in West Virginia

Across 100 live Counselor listings in West Virginia, median advertised pay is $120K, based on the 46 that state a salary; West Virginia ranks 37th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Community Care of West Virginia (19), Gotham Enterprises (16), WVU Medicine (9).

100+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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100 jobs

These 46 roles pay ~$120k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

46 jobs · 19 employers
15
<$70k
5
$70k-90k
2
$90k-110k
23
$110k-130k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

46 jobs · 19 employers
1
1-2
2
3-4
12
5-6
26
7-8
5
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Seneca Health Services logo

THERAPIST I

Seneca Health ServicesMaxwelton, WV

Counselor
$62,000-$72,000
Yesterday
New
Signet Health logo

Counselor - LPC - IOP Program

Signet HealthBluefield, WV

Counselor
$55,000-$83,000
4d ago
WVU Medicine logo

Inpatient Clinical Therapist

WVU MedicineParkersburg, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
Groups Recover Together logo

Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover TogetherBridgeport, WV

Counselor
$53,000-$64,000
1w ago
Caliber Therapies logo

Music Therapist

Caliber TherapiesSpringfield, WV

Counselor
$45 per hour
1w ago
Nec logo

Therapist - Safe at Home/CSED Wraparound Program

NecLogan, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Phoenix Group Home logo

Therapist

Phoenix Group HomeParkersburg, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Adjuvant Behavior Health logo

West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (Remote)

Adjuvant Behavior HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$60-$62 per hour
30+ days ago
Adjuvant Behavior Health logo

West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (Remote)

Adjuvant Behavior HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$60-$62 per hour
30+ days ago
MTC Care logo

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Hybrid 32hrs/wk (Full-time)

MTC CareCharles Town, WV

Counselor
starting at $73,000+
30+ days ago
Hybrid
MTC Care logo

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Hybrid, 32hrs/wk Full-time

MTC CareCharles Town, WV

Counselor
starting at $73,000+
30+ days ago
Hybrid
WVU Medicine logo

Clinical Therapist

WVU MedicineCharleston, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA logo

School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LGSW, LICSW, LPC, ALPC or Masters Level SW)(Clay Co.)

Community Care of West VirginiaClay, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA logo

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate LPC-A (Flatwoods)

Community Care of West VirginiaSutton, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA logo

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Flatwoods)

Community Care of West VirginiaSutton, WV

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago

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Counselor Pay in West Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in West Virginia today, then West Virginia 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
100
Live median
$120k
75th $120k · n=46
12-mo median
$71k
Pay rank
#37 of 51
Work-life
5.6/10 · #33
12-mo postings
230

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

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, West Virginia compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs WVWLBPostings (12 mo)
West Virginia (this page)$71k—5.6/10230
Wyoming#1$99k+$28k6.1/1052
Nevada#2$96k+$25k5.6/10206
Marylandborders$78k+$6k6.0/101170
Virginiaborders$76k+$4k5.7/101232
Kentuckyborders$68k−$3k5.8/10550
Pennsylvaniaborders$65k−$7k5.8/102223
Ohioborders$64k−$8k5.6/101877

“borders” = shares a border with West Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Community Care of West Virginia (19), Gotham Enterprises (16), WVU Medicine (9)
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 West Virginia.

How much do counselors earn in West Virginia?

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 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 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in West Virginia right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA, WVU Medicine, Adjuvant Behavior Health, MTC Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 100 counselors positions in West Virginia 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.