Mental Health Counselor Salary in Las Vegas, NV
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The median mental health counselor in the Las Vegas area earns $55,060 a year ($26.47 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 4% below the Nevada median ($57,210). Half of the 1,270 mental health counselors there earn between $48,160 and $75,130.
| Annual pay | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,740 | $42,920 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $48,160 | $48,170 | $47,100 |
| Median | $55,060 | $57,210 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $75,130 | $77,120 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $93,790 | $98,010 | $97,590 |
| Average | $63,170 | $64,350 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 1,270 | 1,810 | 491,930 |
Las Vegas, NV ranks 43rd 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.