Mental Health Counselor Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median mental health counselor in the Louisville area earns $50,970 a year ($24.50 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 6% below the Kentucky median ($54,190). Half of the 2,870 mental health counselors there earn between $41,730 and $74,350.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,530 | $35,150 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $41,730 | $41,730 | $47,100 |
| Median | $50,970 | $54,190 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $74,350 | $72,590 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $87,360 | $83,070 | $97,590 |
| Average | $58,480 | $57,560 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 2,870 | 7,690 | 491,930 |
Louisville, KY ranks 48th 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.