The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $85,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) counselors is $85,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $26,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,060 | 0.69% | 4.62% |
| 2016 | $45,740 | 1.01% | - |
| 2015 | $45,280 | -1.21% | - |
| 2014 | $45,830 | 2.36% | - |
| 2013 | $44,750 | 1.83% | - |
| 2012 | $43,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of counselors in 38 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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