The salary statistics and trend of mental health counselors in the industry of outpatient care centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mental health counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mental health counselors in the industry of outpatient care centers. 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 $65,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mental health counselors is $27,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mental health counselors in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $41,930 | 0.95% | 4.01% |
| 2015 | $41,530 | 1.61% | - |
| 2014 | $40,860 | 0.10% | - |
| 2013 | $40,820 | 1.40% | - |
| 2012 | $40,250 | - | - |
The average salaries of mental health counselors in 37 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mental health counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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