Mental Health Counselor Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median mental health counselor in the Baltimore area earns $57,750 a year ($27.76 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 3% below the Maryland median ($59,530). Half of the 5,160 mental health counselors there earn between $48,670 and $71,770.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,530 | $44,050 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $48,670 | $50,030 | $47,100 |
| Median | $57,750 | $59,530 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $71,770 | $73,220 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $86,280 | $91,980 | $97,590 |
| Average | $62,200 | $63,720 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 5,160 | 9,730 | 491,930 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
- Washington, DC: $65,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.