The salary statistics and trend of mental health counselors in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities 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 | $17,480 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $27,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,240 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mental health counselors in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. 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 $48,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mental health counselors is $17,480.
The average salaries of mental health counselors in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. It is noted that with a salary of $27,300, the research and development in the social sciences and humanities industry is the lowest paying industry for mental health counselors within the sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. For salary information of mental health counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |