Family Counselor Salary
Average Family Counselor Salary
$41,970 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
How much does a Family Counselor make?
Family counselors make $41,970 per year on average, or $20.18 per hour, in the United States. Family counselors on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $30,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $58,000.
Location impacts how much a family counselor can expect to make. Family counselors make the most in New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, West Virginia, and Illinois.
Highest Paying States For Family Counselors
The darker areas on the map show where family counselors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Family Counselor average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $54,660 | $26.28 | 2,130 |
| 2 | Illinois | $49,427 | $23.76 | 1,400 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $48,990 | $23.55 | 829 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $50,727 | $24.39 | 1,038 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $46,942 | $22.57 | 135 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $50,654 | $24.35 | 131 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $43,941 | $21.13 | 1,786 |
| 8 | Iowa | $47,382 | $22.78 | 359 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $50,314 | $24.19 | 103 |
| 10 | Alaska | $44,823 | $21.55 | 157 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $47,081 | $22.64 | 295 |
| 12 | Maine | $41,199 | $19.81 | 337 |
| 13 | Arizona | $41,744 | $20.07 | 810 |
| 14 | Texas | $45,303 | $21.78 | 1,847 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $42,707 | $20.53 | 105 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $42,549 | $20.46 | 521 |
| 17 | Kansas | $45,257 | $21.76 | 224 |
| 18 | Indiana | $40,920 | $19.67 | 755 |
| 19 | Colorado | $43,757 | $21.04 | 709 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $43,783 | $21.05 | 59 |
| 21 | Nevada | $42,355 | $20.36 | 213 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $39,864 | $19.17 | 279 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $40,954 | $19.69 | 240 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $47,808 | $22.98 | 167 |
| 25 | Utah | $42,233 | $20.30 | 273 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $41,197 | $19.81 | 190 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $41,237 | $19.83 | 522 |
| 28 | Maryland | $41,405 | $19.91 | 1,049 |
| 29 | Delaware | $43,217 | $20.78 | 116 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $41,001 | $19.71 | 185 |
| 31 | Michigan | $38,898 | $18.70 | 914 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $40,876 | $19.65 | 296 |
| 33 | Oregon | $40,872 | $19.65 | 573 |
| 34 | Ohio | $40,291 | $19.37 | 839 |
| 35 | Washington | $39,143 | $18.82 | 1,234 |
| 36 | California | $39,738 | $19.10 | 4,107 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $38,725 | $18.62 | 2,480 |
| 38 | Idaho | $39,723 | $19.10 | 167 |
| 39 | Montana | $36,904 | $17.74 | 164 |
| 40 | Missouri | $40,733 | $19.58 | 500 |
| 41 | Georgia | $38,320 | $18.42 | 1,114 |
| 42 | Vermont | $38,555 | $18.54 | 84 |
| 43 | Virginia | $40,148 | $19.30 | 819 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $36,545 | $17.57 | 481 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $36,916 | $17.75 | 95 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $35,096 | $16.87 | 361 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $37,720 | $18.13 | 754 |
| 48 | Alabama | $37,702 | $18.13 | 243 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $35,440 | $17.04 | 277 |
| 50 | Florida | $33,258 | $15.99 | 1,821 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $35,523 | $17.08 | 486 |
Highest Paying Cities For Family Counselors
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $54,823 | $26.36 |
| 2 | Evanston, IL | $49,748 | $23.92 |
| 3 | Charleston, WV | $49,656 | $23.87 |
| 4 | Davenport, IA | $48,105 | $23.13 |
| 5 | Fort Hood, TX | $45,409 | $21.83 |
| 6 | Colorado Springs, CO | $43,768 | $21.04 |
| 7 | Biloxi, MS | $42,370 | $20.37 |
| 8 | Carson City, NV | $42,267 | $20.32 |
| 9 | Eugene, OR | $41,150 | $19.78 |
| 10 | Coronado, CA | $40,480 | $19.46 |
| 11 | Norfolk, VA | $39,948 | $19.21 |
| 12 | Clovis, NM | $39,030 | $18.76 |
| 13 | Worcester, MA | $38,863 | $18.68 |
| 14 | Greenville, NC | $38,607 | $18.56 |
| 15 | Montgomery, AL | $37,640 | $18.10 |
Family Counselor Salary Details
What is a Family Counselor's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| Average | $41,970 | $3,498 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor/Art Therapist | $53,729 | $4,477 | $25.83 | 80,647 |
| Counselor Internship | $44,594 | $3,716 | $21.44 | 132,694 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | $43,360 | $3,613 | $20.85 | 122,300 |
| Alcohol And Drug Counselor | $43,661 | $3,638 | $20.99 | 77,461 |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $40,381 | $3,365 | $19.41 | 78,643 |
| Community Health Counselor | $44,694 | $3,724 | $21.49 | 131,804 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Family Counselors The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutheran Social Services of New York | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 2 | Children's Home & Aid | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 3 | Victor | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 4 | Behavior management | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 5 | Serco | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 6 | Westcare Health Corporation | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 7 | Chime | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 8 | Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 9 | Kids In The Middle | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 10 | New Orleans College Prep | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 11 | Devereux Arizona | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 12 | Broward County Public Schools | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 13 | Leidos | $41,730 | $20.06 | 435 |
| 14 | Spectrum Health | $41,431 | $19.92 | 109 |
| 15 | Seneca Companies | $41,381 | $19.89 | |
| 16 | TekStream Solutions | $40,882 | $19.65 | |
| 17 | HealthPRO | $40,882 | $19.65 | 111 |
| 18 | Crossroads Health Ohio | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| 19 | Three Wire Systems | $40,880 | $19.65 | 4 |
| 20 | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | $40,873 | $19.65 | 7 |
How Much Do Family Counselors Make In Different Industries?
Family counselor salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that the government, health care, and professional industries tend to offer much higher salaries for family counselors. For example, family counselors make a whopping average salary of $40,547 while working in the government industry. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $40,310 in the health care industry and $39,880 in the professional industry.
Family counselors may want to avoid working in the non profits industry as it offers the lowest average salary of $39,537.
Highest Paying Industries For Family Counselors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $40,547 | $19.49 |
| 2 | Health Care | $40,310 | $19.38 |
| 3 | Professional | $39,880 | $19.17 |
| 4 | Non Profits | $39,537 | $19.01 |
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Family Counselor Salary Trends
Average Family Counselor Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Family Counselor Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $42,000 | $20.18 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $40,600 | $19.50 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | $40,900 | $19.69 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $39,900 | $19.18 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | $40,200 | $19.33 | +1.2% |
Recently Added Family Counselor Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leidos | Military Family Life Counselor-School Setting | Tucson, AZ | 05/31/2022 | $52,650 |
| Leidos | Military Family Life Counselor | Hope, ID | 05/31/2022 | $52,650 |
| Seneca Center | Family Support Counselor | Oakland, CA | 05/31/2022 | $45,914 |
| Leidos | Military Family Life Counselor | Tacoma, WA | 05/31/2022 | $52,650 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | Family Support Counselor | Oakland, CA | 05/31/2022 | $45,914 |
| Youth Villages | Family Counselor | Hickory, NC | 05/27/2022 | $41,000 |
| Leidos Holdings Inc. | Military Family Life Counselor | San Diego, CA | 05/27/2022 | $52,650 |
| Kids In Distress | Family Support Counselor/Homebuilders | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 05/24/2022 | $41,000 |
| Children's Home and Aid | Licensed Counselor/Therapist-Family Preservation | Rockford, IL | 05/21/2022 | $50,000 |
| Leidos | Military Family Life Counselor | San Antonio, TX | 05/18/2022 | $52,650 |
Family Counselor Salaries FAQs
What state pays Family Counselors the most?
New York pays Family Counselors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $54,660 per year, or $26.28 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Family Counselor?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Family Counselor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $50,727 per year.
What type of Family Counselor gets paid the most?
Counselor/Art Therapist gets paid the most. Counselor/Art Therapist made a median salary of $53,729. The best-paid 10 percent make $62,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $45,000.
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