Mental Health Counselor Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median mental health counselor in the Minneapolis area earns $60,770 a year ($29.22 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 3% above the Minnesota median ($58,780). Half of the 4,160 mental health counselors there earn between $50,700 and $70,000.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,020 | $45,250 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $50,700 | $48,910 | $47,100 |
| Median | $60,770 | $58,780 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $70,000 | $65,430 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $79,080 | $77,320 | $97,590 |
| Average | $62,480 | $59,730 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 4,160 | 7,110 | 491,930 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 22nd 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.