Mental Health Counselor Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median mental health counselor in the Columbus area earns $59,370 a year ($28.54 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350) and 2% above the Ohio median ($58,360). Half of the 3,890 mental health counselors there earn between $48,870 and $71,220.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,840 | $39,010 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $48,870 | $47,660 | $47,100 |
| Median | $59,370 | $58,360 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $71,220 | $68,850 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $88,500 | $83,730 | $97,590 |
| Average | $62,460 | $60,090 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 3,890 | 18,020 | 491,930 |
Columbus, OH ranks 27th 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
- Cincinnati, OH: $58,520
- 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.