The salary statistics and trend of mental health counselors in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mental health counselors salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $70,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mental health counselors in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) mental health counselors is $70,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mental health counselors is $28,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mental health counselors in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2015. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 3-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $46,940 | 26.37% | 36.22% |
| 2014 | $34,560 | -21.41% | - |
| 2013 | $41,960 | 28.65% | - |
| 2012 | $29,940 | - | - |
The average salaries of mental health counselors in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of mental health counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.