Mental Health Counselor Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median mental health counselor in the Cincinnati area earns $58,520 a year ($28.13 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and about the same as the Ohio median ($58,360). Half of the 3,460 mental health counselors there earn between $47,330 and $64,420.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,000 | $39,010 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $47,330 | $47,660 | $47,100 |
| Median | $58,520 | $58,360 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $64,420 | $68,850 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $81,810 | $83,730 | $97,590 |
| Average | $59,400 | $60,090 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 3,460 | 18,020 | 491,930 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 32nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Cleveland, OH: $59,630
- Columbus, OH: $59,370
- 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
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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.