Mental Health Counselor Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median mental health counselor in the Charlotte area earns $56,130 a year ($26.99 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($55,490). Half of the 3,380 mental health counselors there earn between $44,320 and $65,920.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,010 | $37,440 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $44,320 | $45,100 | $47,100 |
| Median | $56,130 | $55,490 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $65,920 | $68,610 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $88,690 | $86,010 | $97,590 |
| Average | $59,000 | $59,160 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 3,380 | 10,300 | 491,930 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Raleigh, NC: $59,600
- 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
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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.