2,316+ Mental Health Therapist Jobs Near Me
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These 1,646 roles pay ~$90k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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 $120k, against a $78k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Maine (7.1/10), Montana (6.9/10), Vermont (6.8/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $120k | $132k | 5.9/10 | 188 |
| Louisiana | $115k | $127k | 5.8/10 | 294 |
| Alaska | $107k | $105k | 5.7/10 | 105 |
| Idaho | $101k | $100k | 6.5/10 | 118 |
| Vermont | $100k | $93k | 6.8/10 | 49 |
| Hawaii | $99k | $80k | 6.5/10 | 91 |
| Montana | $95k | $95k | 6.9/10 | 160 |
| Wyoming | $94k | $101k | 5.8/10 | 57 |
| South Dakota | $90k | $102k | 6.0/10 | 84 |
| Washington | $87k | $81k | 6.0/10 | 655 |
| Nevada | $87k | $87k | 6.0/10 | 140 |
| Rhode Island | $86k | $79k | 6.4/10 | 200 |
| Delaware | $85k | $80k | 6.7/10 | 188 |
| New Jersey | $84k | $73k | 5.8/10 | 600 |
| Arkansas | $84k | $93k | 6.3/10 | 191 |
| New Hampshire | $84k | $81k | 6.7/10 | 218 |
| Maine | $83k | $80k | 7.1/10 | 87 |
| California | $82k | $67k | 5.9/10 | 2422 |
| South Carolina | $82k | $82k | 5.9/10 | 308 |
| Wisconsin | $81k | $82k | 6.4/10 | 530 |
| Utah | $81k | $78k | 6.1/10 | 297 |
| Nebraska | $81k | $85k | 6.1/10 | 141 |
| Georgia | $79k | $78k | 6.1/10 | 718 |
| North Dakota | $79k | $87k | 6.0/10 | 116 |
| Missouri | $79k | $83k | 5.9/10 | 542 |
| Oklahoma | $78k | $85k | 6.2/10 | 236 |
| Texas | $78k | $80k | 6.0/10 | 1530 |
| Oregon | $77k | $67k | 6.1/10 | 488 |
| Virginia | $77k | $72k | 6.1/10 | 970 |
| District of Columbia | $77k | $63k | 6.6/10 | 63 |
| Massachusetts | $76k | $68k | 5.7/10 | 1004 |
| Maryland | $75k | $68k | 6.5/10 | 903 |
| Arizona | $75k | $73k | 6.1/10 | 856 |
| Colorado | $74k | $69k | 5.8/10 | 967 |
| Minnesota | $73k | $66k | 6.4/10 | 568 |
| New York | $71k | $62k | 5.8/10 | 1592 |
| Michigan | $71k | $70k | 6.2/10 | 634 |
| Iowa | $70k | $76k | 5.9/10 | 337 |
| Florida | $69k | $67k | 5.9/10 | 1394 |
| Indiana | $69k | $72k | 5.8/10 | 387 |
| Kentucky | $69k | $73k | 6.1/10 | 481 |
| Illinois | $68k | $65k | 6.0/10 | 1419 |
| New Mexico | $68k | $70k | 6.5/10 | 363 |
| Pennsylvania | $68k | $67k | 6.1/10 | 1607 |
| Connecticut | $68k | $61k | 6.1/10 | 442 |
| Ohio | $66k | $69k | 6.0/10 | 1395 |
| West Virginia | $66k | $70k | 6.0/10 | 196 |
| Kansas | $66k | $69k | 5.7/10 | 256 |
| North Carolina | $65k | $66k | 6.1/10 | 1156 |
| Tennessee | $64k | $70k | 6.2/10 | 609 |
| Alabama | $62k | $66k | 5.7/10 | 326 |
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Mental Health Therapist Jobs Near Me: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for mental health therapist jobs near me is robust, with 2,316+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $35K to $208K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Mental Health Therapist Jobs Near Me on this page have an average score of 6.8/10, 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 mental health therapist jobs near me include Brightways Counseling Group, Lyra Health, HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, LifeStance Health, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for mental health therapist jobs near me, Sailor Health (score: 96.6/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100) 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 for mental health therapist jobs near me is $114K, trending up 8.7% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 5,925+ 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 $35K to $208K per year, with a median near $85K. 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 Brightways Counseling Group, Lyra Health, HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, LifeStance Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many mental health therapist jobs near me are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 2,316+ 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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Organizations with the most openings in Mental Health Therapist Jobs Near Me
LifeStance Health139+ open roles here · WLB 90/100
Gotham Enterprises89+ open roles here · WLB 95/100
Neuropath Healthcare Solutions67+ open roles here · WLB 80/100
Geode Health52+ open roles here · WLB 96/100
evolved MD37+ open roles here · WLB 80/100Ohio Guidestone29+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
Telecare29+ open roles here · WLB 44/100
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