625+ Per Diem Counselor Jobs
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These 267 roles pay ~$81k median with 6.3/10 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.
Louisiana leads at $100k, against a $75k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Delaware (7.0/10), New Hampshire (6.9/10), District of Columbia (6.8/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $100k | $110k | 5.6/10 | 227 |
| Alaska | $99k | $97k | 5.5/10 | 98 |
| New Jersey | $96k | $83k | 6.2/10 | 559 |
| Nevada | $90k | $90k | 5.8/10 | 128 |
| Maine | $89k | $85k | 6.8/10 | 81 |
| New Hampshire | $87k | $84k | 6.9/10 | 173 |
| Wyoming | $87k | $94k | 5.9/10 | 41 |
| Rhode Island | $86k | $79k | 6.3/10 | 200 |
| Washington | $86k | $80k | 6.3/10 | 651 |
| Mississippi | $84k | $92k | 5.7/10 | 145 |
| Delaware | $84k | $78k | 7.0/10 | 169 |
| Hawaii | $83k | $67k | 6.4/10 | 68 |
| Wisconsin | $83k | $84k | 6.7/10 | 474 |
| California | $82k | $67k | 6.0/10 | 2163 |
| Oklahoma | $81k | $88k | 6.2/10 | 196 |
| South Carolina | $80k | $81k | 6.0/10 | 274 |
| Arkansas | $80k | $89k | 6.1/10 | 168 |
| Utah | $80k | $77k | 5.8/10 | 259 |
| District of Columbia | $80k | $66k | 6.8/10 | 58 |
| Texas | $79k | $81k | 5.9/10 | 1357 |
| West Virginia | $78k | $82k | 5.6/10 | 165 |
| North Dakota | $77k | $85k | 6.0/10 | 80 |
| Oregon | $77k | $67k | 6.3/10 | 464 |
| Virginia | $76k | $71k | 5.9/10 | 780 |
| South Dakota | $76k | $86k | 6.0/10 | 66 |
| Maryland | $75k | $68k | 6.4/10 | 797 |
| Arizona | $75k | $73k | 6.1/10 | 732 |
| Massachusetts | $74k | $67k | 5.7/10 | 943 |
| Idaho | $74k | $73k | 6.6/10 | 104 |
| Montana | $74k | $74k | 6.3/10 | 115 |
| Michigan | $72k | $72k | 6.1/10 | 650 |
| Iowa | $72k | $79k | 5.7/10 | 263 |
| Minnesota | $72k | $66k | 6.6/10 | 478 |
| Indiana | $72k | $75k | 5.9/10 | 387 |
| New York | $72k | $62k | 5.8/10 | 1360 |
| Colorado | $71k | $66k | 5.8/10 | 737 |
| Missouri | $71k | $75k | 6.0/10 | 461 |
| Pennsylvania | $71k | $71k | 6.2/10 | 1543 |
| Vermont | $71k | $66k | 6.2/10 | 41 |
| Georgia | $70k | $69k | 5.9/10 | 573 |
| Ohio | $70k | $72k | 6.0/10 | 1316 |
| Connecticut | $69k | $62k | 5.8/10 | 384 |
| Nebraska | $68k | $72k | 6.0/10 | 118 |
| Kentucky | $68k | $72k | 6.1/10 | 398 |
| Kansas | $68k | $71k | 5.8/10 | 292 |
| Florida | $67k | $65k | 5.9/10 | 1166 |
| Illinois | $66k | $63k | 6.0/10 | 1261 |
| New Mexico | $66k | $67k | 6.4/10 | 337 |
| North Carolina | $64k | $65k | 6.0/10 | 921 |
| Tennessee | $63k | $68k | 6.2/10 | 554 |
| Alabama | $62k | $67k | 5.9/10 | 314 |
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Per Diem Counselor Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding per diem counselor jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 625+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $40K to $114K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Counselor Jobs on this page have an average score of 7.2/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for per diem counselor jobs include Leidos, UHS, YOUTH VILLAGES, Amedisys, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem 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 $105K. This data is derived from 62,334+ 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 $40K to $114K per year, with a median near $79K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 Leidos, UHS, YOUTH VILLAGES, Amedisys, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem counselor jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 625+ 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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