Mental Health Counselor Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median mental health counselor in the Los Angeles area earns $51,910 a year ($24.96 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 12% below the California median ($59,250). Half of the 26,960 mental health counselors there earn between $46,800 and $76,440.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,270 | $44,640 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | $47,640 | $47,100 |
| Median | $51,910 | $59,250 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $76,440 | $80,570 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $103,650 | $111,080 | $97,590 |
| Average | $63,450 | $69,080 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 26,960 | 75,610 | 491,930 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Sacramento, CA: $61,050
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- 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.