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Intensive in-home counselor salary

Average intensive in-home counselor salary

$51,428

$24.73 hourly rate

Entry-level intensive in-home counselor salary
$40,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Intensive In-Home Counselor Salaries

Intensive In-Home Counselors play a vital role in supporting individuals and families through mental health challenges. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $51,428 per year. This figure may vary based on several factors:

  • Geographical Location: Salaries differ significantly across states, with some regions offering higher compensation.
  • Experience Level: Counselors with more years of experience often command higher wages.
  • Industry: Working in specialized fields, such as substance abuse or child welfare, can lead to increased pay.

Top-Paying States and Cities

Some states and cities consistently report higher salaries for Intensive In-Home Counselors. For instance, states like California and New York often have a higher cost of living, which correlates with higher pay scales. Additionally, urban areas typically present more opportunities and higher salaries compared to rural locations. Understanding these dynamics can help prospective counselors make informed decisions about their career paths and salary expectations.

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Where can an Intensive In-Home Counselor earn more?

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Average intensive in-home counselor salary by state

The highest-paying states for intensives in-home counselor are Maine, Washington, and Oregon. The lowest average intensive in-home counselor salary states are Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.

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Highest paying states for intensives in-home counselor

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$63,766$30.66
2Oregon$62,751$30.17
3Washington$62,767$30.18
4Arizona$59,415$28.56
5Michigan$58,002$27.89
6Massachusetts$58,177$27.97
7California$60,859$29.26
8Missouri$56,674$27.25
9North Dakota$55,491$26.68
10New York$55,372$26.62
11Rhode Island$58,440$28.10
12Maryland$60,503$29.09
13Ohio$53,311$25.63
14Vermont$55,896$26.87
15Indiana$51,321$24.67
16Minnesota$52,061$25.03
17Alaska$51,526$24.77
18Colorado$56,845$27.33
19Pennsylvania$52,134$25.06
20West Virginia$52,279$25.13
21South Dakota$54,596$26.25
22Connecticut$50,913$24.48
23District of Columbia$60,064$28.88
24Kansas$53,194$25.57
25Kentucky$51,767$24.89
26New Hampshire$52,908$25.44
27Tennessee$47,609$22.89
28Illinois$48,386$23.26
29Nebraska$51,838$24.92
30Montana$45,516$21.88
31New Jersey$48,755$23.44
32Iowa$46,936$22.57
33Virginia$52,253$25.12
34Florida$47,067$22.63
35Delaware$48,384$23.26
36Hawaii$47,779$22.97
37Idaho$45,691$21.97
38Alabama$48,213$23.18
39Wyoming$43,929$21.12
40Nevada$47,117$22.65
41Wisconsin$44,557$21.42
42New Mexico$42,524$20.44
43Georgia$44,511$21.40
44Arkansas$40,590$19.51
45South Carolina$41,244$19.83
46North Carolina$42,352$20.36
47Utah$44,045$21.18
48Mississippi$41,886$20.14
49Texas$41,186$19.80
50Oklahoma$41,033$19.73
51Louisiana$40,496$19.47

Highest paying cities for intensives in-home counselor

The highest-paying cities for intensives in-home counselor are Lincoln, CA, Washington, DC, and Warwick, RI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Lincoln, CA$62,260$29.93
2Washington, DC$60,128$28.91
3Warwick, RI$58,487$28.12
4Plymouth, MA$58,285$28.02
5Shelby, MI$58,185$27.97
6Kansas City, MO$56,841$27.33
7Albany, NY$55,576$26.72
8Medina, OH$54,009$25.97
9Kansas City, KS$53,406$25.68
10Salem, NH$53,048$25.50
11Reading, PA$52,265$25.13
12Norfolk, VA$52,104$25.05
13Richmond, KY$51,876$24.94
14Charleston, WV$51,633$24.82
15Bloomington, IN$50,639$24.35
16Middletown, NJ$48,796$23.46
17Franklin, TN$47,709$22.94
18Alton, IL$46,458$22.34
19Roswell, GA$44,582$21.43
20West Valley City, UT$44,094$21.20

Intensives In-Home Counselor are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Washington, DC
  2. Warwick, RI
  3. Plymouth, MA
  4. Shelby, MI
  5. Kansas City, MO

Intensive in-home counselor salary details

An intensive in-home counselor's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average intensive in-home counselor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an intensive in-home counselor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$66,000$5,500$32
75th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
Average$51,428$4,286$25
25th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
10th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19

Highest paying intensive in-home counselor jobs

The highest paying types of intensives in-home counselor are lead counselor, clinical counselor, and crisis counselor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Family Therapist$50,774$4,231$24.41106,982
Mental Health Worker$41,081$3,423$19.75144,879
Mental Health Professional$49,119$4,093$23.61109,499
Counselor Internship$45,500$3,792$21.88132,694
Alcohol And Drug Counselor$45,758$3,813$22.0077,461
Community Health Counselor$43,304$3,609$20.82131,804

Top companies hiring intensives in-home counselor now:

  1. Maxim Healthcare Group jobs (9)
  2. Dominion Energy jobs (25)
  3. Camelot Foster Care jobs (56)
  4. BetterHelp jobs (27)
  5. Lyle jobs (10)

Which companies pay intensives in-home counselor the most?

Intensive in-home counselor salaries at Family & Children Assoc and Beazer Homes are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average intensive in-home counselor salary at companies like Brookfield Properties and State of West Virginia are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$52,000$51,400$50,800$50,200$49,600$49,000
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Intensive In-Home Counselor salary by industry

The average intensive in-home counselor salary varies across industries:

  • The average intensive in-home counselor salary in the utilities industry is $56,398, the highest of any industry.
  • The average intensive in-home counselor salary in the finance industry is $50,286.
  • Intensives in-home counselor in the health care industry earn an average salary of $46,366, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for intensives in-home counselor

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Utilities$56,398$27.11
2Technology$50,286$24.18
3Finance$49,097$23.60
4Professional$47,013$22.60
5Non Profits$46,444$22.33
6Health Care$46,366$22.29

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Intensive in-home counselor salary trends

The average intensive in-home counselor salary has risen by $8,819 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average intensive in-home counselor earned $42,609 annually, but today, they earn $51,428 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for intensives in-home counselor over the last decade.

Compare intensive in-home counselor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average intensive in-home counselor salary over time

Compare intensive in-home counselor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Intensive in-home counselor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$51,400$24.73+3.0%
2024$49,900$23.98+2.4%
2023$48,700$23.40+2.4%
2022$47,500$22.83+1.9%
2021$46,600$22.39+2.2%

Recently added intensive in-home counselor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
MaryhavenIntensive Home Based Counselor (LSW, LPC, Lisw, Lpcc)Marysville, OH06/29/2025$67,000
Janus of Santa CruzCounselor-Intensive Outpatient TherapySanta Cruz, CA06/27/2025$57,393
Beazer HomesNew Home CounselorSacramento, CA06/24/2025$34,436
StarIn-Home Support CounselorNorwalk, CT06/12/2025$38,610
Clayton HomesNew Home CounselorMurray, UT05/28/2025$30,000
NcgcareIntensive In-Home (IIH) ProfessionalCharlotte, NC05/24/2025$52,175
Beazer HomesNew Home CounselorSacramento, CA05/20/2025$34,436
StarIn-Home Support CounselorNorwalk, CT05/19/2025$38,610
Daymark Recovery ServicesIntensive In-Home Human Service CounselorJefferson, NC05/16/2025$48,147
Maryhaven, Inc.Intensive Home Based Counselor (LSW, LPC, Lisw, Lpcc) 8K Bonus!Marysville, OH05/09/2025$67,000

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