Program Counselor Salary
Average Program Counselor Salary
$43,820yearly
How much does a Program Counselor make?
Program counselors make $43,820 per year on average, or $21.07 per hour, in the United States. Program counselors on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $33,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $58,000.
Location impacts how much a program counselor can expect to make. Program counselors make the most in New York, Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Highest Paying States For Program Counselors
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Program Counselor average salary by State
Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
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1 | Arizona | $51,823 | $24.91 | 1,269 |
2 | Idaho | $49,979 | $24.03 | 322 |
3 | Oregon | $51,630 | $24.82 | 825 |
4 | New York | $52,954 | $25.46 | 2,832 |
5 | Michigan | $48,964 | $23.54 | 1,366 |
6 | Utah | $48,458 | $23.30 | 537 |
7 | Nevada | $49,495 | $23.80 | 295 |
8 | Maine | $45,927 | $22.08 | 365 |
9 | Washington | $51,375 | $24.70 | 985 |
10 | Rhode Island | $45,453 | $21.85 | 255 |
11 | South Dakota | $46,099 | $22.16 | 158 |
12 | Missouri | $49,573 | $23.83 | 710 |
13 | Wyoming | $44,114 | $21.21 | 142 |
14 | Kansas | $46,681 | $22.44 | 390 |
15 | Massachusetts | $44,310 | $21.30 | 2,408 |
16 | West Virginia | $44,382 | $21.34 | 222 |
17 | Nebraska | $44,561 | $21.42 | 370 |
18 | North Dakota | $46,433 | $22.32 | 83 |
19 | California | $51,674 | $24.84 | 3,311 |
20 | Wisconsin | $44,751 | $21.51 | 808 |
21 | Ohio | $45,218 | $21.74 | 1,299 |
22 | Indiana | $44,112 | $21.21 | 948 |
23 | District of Columbia | $50,904 | $24.47 | 187 |
24 | Minnesota | $43,776 | $21.05 | 1,221 |
25 | Kentucky | $44,635 | $21.46 | 474 |
26 | Oklahoma | $44,791 | $21.53 | 387 |
27 | Montana | $42,548 | $20.46 | 249 |
28 | Colorado | $43,699 | $21.01 | 1,227 |
29 | Virginia | $48,391 | $23.26 | 646 |
30 | Texas | $44,473 | $21.38 | 2,852 |
31 | New Jersey | $43,665 | $20.99 | 1,415 |
32 | Pennsylvania | $42,024 | $20.20 | 2,089 |
33 | Illinois | $41,518 | $19.96 | 2,213 |
34 | Connecticut | $40,975 | $19.70 | 786 |
35 | Delaware | $41,030 | $19.73 | 249 |
36 | Louisiana | $41,397 | $19.90 | 506 |
37 | Alabama | $41,608 | $20.00 | 594 |
38 | New Mexico | $40,887 | $19.66 | 348 |
39 | Iowa | $40,375 | $19.41 | 563 |
40 | New Hampshire | $39,507 | $18.99 | 324 |
41 | Tennessee | $41,107 | $19.76 | 757 |
42 | Alaska | $39,304 | $18.90 | 145 |
43 | Vermont | $41,257 | $19.84 | 72 |
44 | Arkansas | $35,560 | $17.10 | 473 |
45 | Maryland | $42,211 | $20.29 | 701 |
46 | Florida | $37,894 | $18.22 | 2,740 |
47 | North Carolina | $40,008 | $19.23 | 1,128 |
48 | Mississippi | $36,650 | $17.62 | 314 |
49 | Hawaii | $39,326 | $18.91 | 111 |
50 | Georgia | $35,830 | $17.23 | 1,642 |
51 | South Carolina | $34,213 | $16.45 | 674 |
Highest Paying Cities For Program Counselors
Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
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1 | New York, NY | $53,266 | $25.61 | 3 |
2 | San Mateo, CA | $52,821 | $25.39 | 1 |
3 | Flagstaff, AZ | $51,910 | $24.96 | 1 |
4 | Washington, DC | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
5 | Arlington, VA | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
6 | Farmington Hills, MI | $49,053 | $23.58 | |
7 | Salt Lake City, UT | $48,449 | $23.29 | |
8 | Fall River, MA | $45,177 | $21.72 | |
9 | Trenton, NJ | $43,935 | $21.12 | |
10 | Saint Cloud, MN | $43,819 | $21.07 | |
11 | Colorado Springs, CO | $43,657 | $20.99 | |
12 | Baltimore, MD | $42,394 | $20.38 | 1 |
13 | Waukegan, IL | $41,668 | $20.03 | 1 |
14 | Bridgeport, CT | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
15 | Dover, DE | $40,906 | $19.67 |
Program Counselors Salary Details

What is a Program Counselor's Salary?
Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
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90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
Average | $43,820 | $3,652 | $21 |
25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest Paying Types of Program Counselors
Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
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Counselor Internship | $45,500 | $3,792 | $21.88 | 132,694 |
Student Support Counselor | $41,329 | $3,444 | $19.87 | 134,839 |
Substance Abuse Counselor | $43,069 | $3,589 | $20.71 | 78,643 |
Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,111 | $3,593 | $20.73 | 77,220 |
Intensive In-Home Counselor | $51,428 | $4,286 | $24.73 | 122,300 |
Mental Health Counselor | $49,471 | $4,123 | $23.78 | 110,752 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Program Counselors The Most?
Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
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1 | Russell Sage College | $58,524 | $28.14 | |
2 | Legal Services | $58,190 | $27.98 | |
3 | Lake County | $53,110 | $25.53 | 43 |
4 | Columbia College | $52,714 | $25.34 | |
5 | Brennan Center for Justice | $50,451 | $24.26 | 6 |
6 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $49,667 | $23.88 | 10 |
7 | Prison Fellowship | $49,359 | $23.73 | |
8 | Vidant Health | $48,439 | $23.29 | 9 |
9 | Kern Community College District | $48,067 | $23.11 | 3 |
10 | City of St. Clair Shores | $46,917 | $22.56 | |
11 | PSEA | $46,404 | $22.31 | 126 |
12 | Barnstable, Massachusetts | $45,793 | $22.02 | 3 |
13 | Village of Lincolnwood | $45,601 | $21.92 | 2 |
14 | Spectrum Health | $45,508 | $21.88 | 118 |
15 | LADO | $45,142 | $21.70 | |
16 | St. Peter's Health | $45,026 | $21.65 | |
17 | Greater Minnesota Family Services | $44,970 | $21.62 | 1 |
18 | Central California Legal Services | $44,767 | $21.52 | |
19 | LA State University Continuing | $44,521 | $21.40 | 34 |
20 | Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | $44,410 | $21.35 | 9 |
How Much Do Program Counselors Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much a program counselor salaries can based on different industries:
The health care industry pays program counselors an average salary of $41,845
The education industry pay $41,289
The lowest paying industry for program counselors is the non profits industry. Program counselors in this industry earn an average salary of $36,571
Highest Paying Industries For Program Counselors
Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
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1 | Health Care | $41,845 | $20.12 |
2 | Education | $41,289 | $19.85 |
3 | Government | $41,274 | $19.84 |
4 | Media | $40,864 | $19.65 |
5 | Professional | $38,686 | $18.60 |
6 | Non Profits | $36,571 | $17.58 |
High Paying Program Counselor Jobs
Program Counselor Pay Trends
Average Program Counselor Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Program Counselor Salary By Year
Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
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2023 | $43,800 | $21.07 | +3.0% |
2022 | $42,500 | $20.43 | +2.4% |
2021 | $41,500 | $19.94 | +2.4% |
2020 | $40,500 | $19.45 | +1.9% |
2019 | $39,700 | $19.08 | +2.2% |
Recently Added Program Counselor Salaries
Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
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Lake County Il | Counselor I-Zion Apartment Program//Overnights Bouns Available! | Waukegan, IL | 11/24/2022 | $36,710 |
Institute of Media and Communication | Welcome Desk Program Counselor | New York, NY | 11/22/2022 | $37,566 |
Institute of Media Communication | Senior Program Counselor | New York, NY | 11/22/2022 | $41,740 |
Depaul USA | Rapid Rehousing Program Counselor | Philadelphia, PA | 11/16/2022 | $40,000 |
Coast Community College District | Counselor, Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (Eops) (Tenure-Track) | Costa Mesa, CA | 11/15/2022 | $68,149 |
Geo Group Inc. | Counselor, Program, County | Newark, NJ | 11/13/2022 | $42,262 |
YMCA of Greater Seattle | Aquatics Program Counselor | Ione, WA | 11/13/2022 | $19,566 |
YMCA of Greater Seattle | Aquatics Program Counselor | Ione, WA | 11/13/2022 | $19,566 |
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. | Counselor-Star Program | Lynn, MA | 11/11/2022 | $50,000 |
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. | Counselor-Star Program | Lynn, MA | 11/11/2022 | $50,000 |
Program Counselor Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Program Counselors The Most?
New York pays Program Counselors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $52,954 per year, or $25.46 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Program Counselor?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Program Counselor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Arizona you should be paid close to $51,823 per year.
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