Mental Health Counselor Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median mental health counselor in the Indianapolis area earns $53,760 a year ($25.85 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and about the same as the Indiana median ($53,760). Half of the 4,610 mental health counselors there earn between $42,210 and $63,790.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,370 | $37,580 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $42,210 | $42,210 | $47,100 |
| Median | $53,760 | $53,760 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $63,790 | $66,340 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $81,380 | $83,200 | $97,590 |
| Average | $56,820 | $57,920 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 4,610 | 11,890 | 491,930 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 46th 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.