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).
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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
These 46 roles pay ~$120k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LGSW, LICSW, LPC, ALPC or Masters Level SW)(Harrison Co.)
Community Care of West VirginiaClarksburg, WV
School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LGSW, LICSW, LPC, ALPC or Masters Level SW)(Braxton Co.)
Community Care of West VirginiaSutton, WV
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Virtual Mental Health Therapist (LICSW, LPC, LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Remote Mental Health Therapist (LICSW, LPC, LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Outpatient Therapist
Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the HomelessHuntington, WV
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LICSW, LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Fully Licensed Therapist - Remote
Equip HealthEmployer score · GoldRemote
Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Level)
Liberty Behavioral & Community ServicesSugar Grove, WV
Therapist (77047)
Prestera Health ServicesSouth Charleston, WV
Therapist - School Based Mobile Unit
Children's Therapist
Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health CenterWeston, WV
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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.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WV | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (this page) | $71k | — | 5.6/10 | 230 |
| Wyoming#1 | $99k | +$28k | 6.1/10 | 52 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$25k | 5.6/10 | 206 |
| Marylandborders | $78k | +$6k | 6.0/10 | 1170 |
| Virginiaborders | $76k | +$4k | 5.7/10 | 1232 |
| Kentuckyborders | $68k | −$3k | 5.8/10 | 550 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $65k | −$7k | 5.8/10 | 2223 |
| Ohioborders | $64k | −$8k | 5.6/10 | 1877 |
“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 45% 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, 20% with no on-call and 80% with no weekends. 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 Gotham Enterprises, COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Prestera Health Services, CABELL-HUNTINGTON COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in West Virginia
Community Care of West Virginia19 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Gotham Enterprises16 open roles here · WLB 96/100
WVU Medicine9 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Youth Advocate Program7 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Prestera Health Services4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Womencare4 open roles here · WLB 64/100Seneca Health Services3 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Adjuvant Behavior Health2 open roles here · WLB 100/100