LMHC Jobs
Across 784 live LMHC listings, median advertised pay is $82K (75th percentile $120K), based on the 502 that state a salary; 39% are remote or telehealth, 10% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (109), LifeStance Health (55), Brave Health (51).
784+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 502 roles pay ~$82k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Mental Health Counseling Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough mental health counseling listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Louisiana leads at $134k, against a $88k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Montana (8.8/10), Delaware (7.8/10), Hawaii (7.4/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $134k | $148k | 6.1/10 | 31 |
| New Mexico | $133k | $136k | 7.3/10 | 18 |
| Mississippi | $118k | $129k | 7.0/10 | 12 |
| Hawaii | $118k | $95k | 7.4/10 | 5 |
| Wyoming | $117k | $126k | 6.5/10 | 6 |
| West Virginia | $116k | $123k | 4.7/10 | 22 |
| Arkansas | $110k | $121k | 6.5/10 | 12 |
| Kentucky | $106k | $113k | 6.4/10 | 14 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $106k | $98k | 5.5/10 | 4 |
| Alaska | $105k | $103k | 5.1/10 | 17 |
| Kansas | $104k | $109k | 6.0/10 | 22 |
| New Hampshire | $104k | $99k | 6.5/10 | 15 |
| Washington | $102k | $96k | 6.5/10 | 60 |
| Delaware | $99k | $93k | 7.8/10 | 19 |
| Indiana | $99k | $103k | 6.4/10 | 15 |
| Oklahoma | $99k | $107k | 6.5/10 | 14 |
| Rhode Island | $97k | $90k | 6.8/10 | 49 |
| Connecticut | $97k | $87k | 6.2/10 | 30 |
| Arizona | $96k | $93k | 5.7/10 | 26 |
| Nevada | $96k | $96k | 6.7/10 | 10 |
| Georgia | $94k | $92k | 5.7/10 | 42 |
| Maryland | $93k | $84k | 6.6/10 | 60 |
| Michigan | $93k | $92k | 6.4/10 | 21 |
| Iowa | $88k | $97k | 6.3/10 | 24 |
| Missouri | $88k | $92k | 6.0/10 | 20 |
| Montana | $88k | $87k | 8.8/10 | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $84k | $85k | 5.1/10 | 8 |
| Alabama | $83k | $89k | 5.4/10 | 24 |
| Pennsylvania | $83k | $83k | 6.0/10 | 83 |
| Texas | $83k | $85k | 5.8/10 | 115 |
| Tennessee | $83k | $90k | 6.3/10 | 27 |
| Idaho | $82k | $81k | 6.9/10 | 6 |
| Oregon | $82k | $71k | 6.1/10 | 16 |
| Virginia | $81k | $75k | 6.0/10 | 54 |
| Massachusetts | $80k | $72k | 4.5/10 | 142 |
| Utah | $79k | $77k | 4.7/10 | 381 |
| North Dakota | $79k | $86k | 6.2/10 | 106 |
| South Dakota | $78k | $88k | 5.7/10 | 98 |
| Colorado | $78k | $72k | 6.3/10 | 61 |
| District of Columbia | $77k | $64k | 5.7/10 | 98 |
| South Carolina | $77k | $77k | 5.7/10 | 14 |
| California | $77k | $63k | 5.3/10 | 142 |
| Maine | $77k | $73k | 6.8/10 | 139 |
| Nebraska | $75k | $79k | 5.5/10 | 197 |
| Minnesota | $74k | $68k | 6.5/10 | 36 |
| New York | $72k | $63k | 5.4/10 | 191 |
| Ohio | $71k | $74k | 5.8/10 | 131 |
| Illinois | $71k | $67k | 6.2/10 | 47 |
| Florida | $69k | $67k | 5.8/10 | 128 |
| New Jersey | $63k | $54k | 5.7/10 | 33 |
| North Carolina | $58k | $59k | 5.3/10 | 36 |
LMHC Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | Gotham Enterprises (109), LifeStance Health (55), Brave Health (51) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Gotham Enterprises (gold, 89/100), LifeStance Health (silver, 79/100), Brave Health (silver, 74/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 23, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for LMHC jobs is $70K, trending down 3.2% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About LMHC jobs.
How much do counselors earn?
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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Open Sky Community Services, Youth Villages, Naphcare, EMS, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 784 counselors positions 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 LMHC Jobs
Gotham Enterprises109 open roles here · WLB 96/100
LifeStance Health55 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Brave Health51 open roles here · WLB 99/100- OOpen Sky Community Services32 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Providence12 open roles here · WLB 36/100
Riverside Community Care12 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Learning Services11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Transitional Services For New York11 open roles here · WLB 72/100