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Family service counselor salary

Average family service counselor salary

$49,490

$23.79 hourly rate

Entry-level family service counselor salary
$32,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Family Service Counselor Salaries

The average salary for a Family Service Counselor is approximately $49,490 per year, equating to about $24 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific organization. For instance, counselors in metropolitan areas generally earn more compared to those in rural settings.

Salaries by Experience Level

Entry-level Family Service Counselors usually start at a lower pay scale, while those with several years of experience can see substantial increases in salary. Counselors with specialized skills or certifications may command even higher wages, reflecting their expertise in the field.

Top-Paying States

States like California, New York, and Texas present some of the highest salaries for Family Service Counselors, driven by higher demand and cost of living considerations. Understanding these dynamics enables prospective counselors to target job searches to regions with better compensation packages.

Job Opportunities

Family Service Counselors can find employment across various sectors, including educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and non-profit agencies. This diversity in workplace settings allows for flexible career paths, making it a fulfilling choice for those passionate about helping families.

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Where can a Family Service Counselor earn more?

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Phoenix Children's$53,293
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Family service counselor salaries by experience level

Family service counselor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a family service counselor typically falls between $35,000 and $60,076.
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$49,490yearly
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$60,076yearly
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$35,000yearly

Average family service counselor salary by state

The average family service counselor salary in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average family service counselor salary states are Oklahoma, Missouri, and Indiana.

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Highest paying states for family service counselors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$64,859$31.18
2New Jersey$81,075$38.98
3Maryland$63,021$30.30
4Washington$60,332$29.01
5Minnesota$58,226$27.99
6Nevada$62,628$30.11
7North Dakota$53,643$25.79
8New Hampshire$55,746$26.80
9California$59,877$28.79
10District of Columbia$61,649$29.64
11Oregon$53,279$25.61
12Texas$56,760$27.29
13Connecticut$51,554$24.79
14New Mexico$49,670$23.88
15Illinois$51,803$24.91
16Maine$46,759$22.48
17Pennsylvania$46,337$22.28
18Alaska$48,059$23.11
19Virginia$52,635$25.31
20North Carolina$50,449$24.25
21Arizona$46,222$22.22
22Idaho$50,281$24.17
23Vermont$46,125$22.18
24Massachusetts$50,924$24.48
25West Virginia$48,601$23.37
26Iowa$43,444$20.89
27Hawaii$47,537$22.85
28Montana$42,510$20.44
29Colorado$47,393$22.79
30Rhode Island$47,488$22.83
31Wisconsin$44,683$21.48
32Wyoming$41,460$19.93
33Kansas$44,705$21.49
34South Carolina$42,346$20.36
35Ohio$43,739$21.03
36Delaware$45,556$21.90
37South Dakota$42,758$20.56
38Florida$40,162$19.31
39Michigan$43,176$20.76
40Tennessee$40,026$19.24
41Nebraska$38,269$18.40
42Georgia$40,254$19.35
43Louisiana$38,730$18.62
44Utah$42,096$20.24
45Indiana$35,321$16.98
46Oklahoma$36,614$17.60
47Alabama$37,319$17.94
48Arkansas$34,601$16.64
49Missouri$36,181$17.39
50Kentucky$34,237$16.46
51Mississippi$31,666$15.22

Highest paying cities for family service counselors

The highest-paying cities for family service counselors are Trenton, NJ, Baltimore, MD, and Las Vegas, NV.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Trenton, NJ$80,461$38.68
2Baltimore, MD$63,692$30.62
3Las Vegas, NV$62,115$29.86
4Houston, TX$57,558$27.67
5Eugene, OR$54,043$25.98
6Belleville, IL$48,392$23.27
7Colorado Springs, CO$47,467$22.82
8Phoenix, AZ$46,335$22.28
9Akron, OH$45,501$21.88
10Kansas City, KS$44,744$21.51
11Tampa, FL$40,876$19.65
12Columbus, GA$40,819$19.62
13Memphis, TN$39,999$19.23
14Mobile, AL$39,322$18.90
15Fort Wayne, IN$36,624$17.61
16Kansas City, MO$36,319$17.46
17Carolina, PR$34,084$16.39

Family service counselor salary details

A family service counselor's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $76,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average family service counselor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a family service counselor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$76,000$6,333$37
75th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30
Average$49,490$4,124$24
25th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
10th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15

Highest paying family service counselor jobs

The highest paying types of family service counselors are school social worker, child welfare specialist, and child protective investigator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Student Worker$25,735$2,145$12.3782,353
Youth Advocate$33,924$2,827$16.3178,437
Youth Worker$32,242$2,687$15.5087,360
Youth Development Professional$43,758$3,647$21.0491,372
School Social Worker$54,856$4,571$26.37122,376
Case Worker$41,459$3,455$19.93107,329

Which companies pay family service counselors the most?

Family service counselor salaries at Phoenix Children's and Rose Hills Mortuary are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average family service counselor salary at companies like Oregon Social Learning Center and Acenda Integrated Health are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Phoenix Children's$53,293$25.62
2Rose Hills Mortuary$49,741$23.91
3Oregon Social Learning Center$48,616$23.37
4Acenda Integrated Health$47,994$23.07
5Key Autism Services$46,404$22.31
6Save the Children US$45,433$21.84
7Children's Home & Aid$44,687$21.48
8My Florida Regional Mls$44,365$21.33
9Service Corporation International$43,854$21.08
10East Bay Agency for Children$41,755$20.07
11Ravenwood Lutheran Village$40,735$19.58
12Florida Dept. of Health$34,505$16.59
13State Of Florida$32,872$15.80
14Florida Department of Transportation$31,268$15.03

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Family Service Counselor salary by industry

The average family service counselor salary varies across industries:

  • The average family service counselor salary in the government industry is $50,903, the highest of any industry.
  • The average family service counselor salary in the finance industry is $50,863.
  • Family service counselors in the health care industry earn an average salary of $41,270, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for family service counselors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$50,903$24.47
2Professional$50,863$24.45
3Finance$48,584$23.36
4Hospitality$46,403$22.31
5Health Care$41,270$19.84

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Family service counselor salary trends

The average family service counselor salary has risen by $7,920 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average family service counselor earned $41,570 annually, but today, they earn $49,490 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for family service counselors over the last decade.

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Average family service counselor salary over time

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Family service counselor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$49,500$23.79+2.1%
2025$48,400$23.28+2.4%
2024$47,300$22.73+4.1%
2023$45,400$21.80+2.5%
2022$44,200$21.25+2.1%

Recently added family service counselor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of FloridaFamily Services CounselorSarasota, FL06/27/2025$33,351
Carriage Services Inc.Family Service Counselor-Inside Sales RepresentativeOklahoma City, OK06/19/2025$75,000
Fidelity Memorial Group CorpCemetery Family Service Sales CounselorColumbus, OH06/09/2025$60,000
CenterstoneFamily Services CounselorCarterville, IL05/27/2025$48,300
East LawnFamily Service CounselorSacramento, CA05/22/2025$34,916
Carriage ServicesFamily Service Counselor (Pre-Arranged Funeral)Methuen Town, MA05/16/2025$60,000
BrightpointYouth Services Family CounselorEast Saint Louis, IL05/15/2025$47,000
Carriage ServicesFamily Service Counselor-Inside Sales RepresentativeLafayette, CA05/09/2025$70,000
Carriage ServicesFamily Service Counselor (Pre-Arranged Funeral)Matthews, NC04/27/2025$60,000
Carriage Services Inc.Family Service Counselor-Inside Sales RepresentativeMetairie, LA04/14/2025$40,000

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