499+ Locum Tenens Counselor Jobs
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These 251 roles pay ~$114k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Mental Health Therapist, 1099 - Florida, Fort Lauderdale Area
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Spanish Speaking Medical Nutrition Therapist (Contractor)
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Contract Therapist – Haven Family Counseling (Jefferson County)
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Counselor Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough counselor listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. 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.
Mississippi leads at $113k, against a $77k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Delaware (7.2/10), Maine (6.9/10), Idaho (6.8/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $113k | $124k | 6.0/10 | 139 |
| Alaska | $108k | $105k | 6.2/10 | 99 |
| Louisiana | $107k | $118k | 5.9/10 | 218 |
| Delaware | $100k | $94k | 7.2/10 | 159 |
| New Jersey | $99k | $85k | 6.4/10 | 738 |
| Nevada | $93k | $93k | 5.9/10 | 131 |
| Hawaii | $91k | $74k | 6.7/10 | 59 |
| South Carolina | $90k | $90k | 6.1/10 | 287 |
| Wyoming | $89k | $96k | 6.1/10 | 46 |
| New Hampshire | $88k | $85k | 6.8/10 | 230 |
| Washington | $86k | $80k | 6.3/10 | 686 |
| Rhode Island | $84k | $77k | 6.0/10 | 196 |
| District of Columbia | $82k | $68k | 6.8/10 | 60 |
| California | $82k | $67k | 6.2/10 | 2444 |
| Montana | $82k | $81k | 6.8/10 | 133 |
| Arkansas | $81k | $90k | 6.4/10 | 179 |
| South Dakota | $81k | $92k | 6.0/10 | 67 |
| Wisconsin | $81k | $82k | 6.6/10 | 574 |
| Maine | $81k | $77k | 6.9/10 | 102 |
| Texas | $80k | $82k | 6.2/10 | 1468 |
| Vermont | $79k | $73k | 6.4/10 | 48 |
| Oregon | $78k | $68k | 6.4/10 | 480 |
| Georgia | $78k | $77k | 6.2/10 | 682 |
| North Dakota | $78k | $85k | 6.1/10 | 154 |
| Utah | $77k | $75k | 6.0/10 | 307 |
| Oklahoma | $77k | $83k | 6.4/10 | 225 |
| Maryland | $77k | $69k | 6.6/10 | 879 |
| Virginia | $77k | $71k | 6.1/10 | 893 |
| Missouri | $76k | $80k | 6.1/10 | 554 |
| Massachusetts | $75k | $68k | 5.8/10 | 1019 |
| Idaho | $75k | $74k | 6.8/10 | 121 |
| New Mexico | $75k | $76k | 6.6/10 | 371 |
| Arizona | $74k | $72k | 6.4/10 | 952 |
| Michigan | $74k | $73k | 6.2/10 | 664 |
| Indiana | $74k | $77k | 6.0/10 | 367 |
| Nebraska | $74k | $78k | 6.4/10 | 157 |
| New York | $72k | $62k | 5.9/10 | 1578 |
| Connecticut | $72k | $65k | 6.0/10 | 407 |
| Minnesota | $72k | $66k | 6.5/10 | 587 |
| Colorado | $71k | $66k | 5.9/10 | 817 |
| Kentucky | $70k | $74k | 6.4/10 | 477 |
| Pennsylvania | $70k | $69k | 6.3/10 | 1681 |
| Kansas | $70k | $73k | 5.8/10 | 321 |
| Illinois | $68k | $65k | 6.2/10 | 1403 |
| West Virginia | $68k | $72k | 6.1/10 | 193 |
| Ohio | $67k | $70k | 6.2/10 | 1480 |
| Florida | $67k | $65k | 6.1/10 | 1369 |
| Iowa | $67k | $73k | 6.2/10 | 299 |
| North Carolina | $65k | $66k | 6.2/10 | 1018 |
| Tennessee | $65k | $70k | 6.2/10 | 590 |
| Alabama | $61k | $65k | 6.0/10 | 332 |
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Locum Tenens Counselor Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding locum tenens counselor jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 499+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $55K to $297K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Locum Tenens Counselor Jobs on this page have an average score of 7.5/10, with 50% 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 locum tenens counselor jobs include Octave, Community Health and Wellness, Northeast Family Services, Lipscomb University, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for locum tenens counselor jobs, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn?
Listed counselors on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $55K to $297K per year, with a median near $104K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 50% 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 right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Octave, Community Health and Wellness, Northeast Family Services, Lipscomb University, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many locum tenens counselor jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 499+ counselors positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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