Mental Health Counselor Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median mental health counselor in the Philadelphia area earns $58,140 a year ($27.95 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 12% above the Pennsylvania median ($52,010). Half of the 14,920 mental health counselors there earn between $45,600 and $70,720.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,940 | $36,280 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $45,600 | $43,210 | $47,100 |
| Median | $58,140 | $52,010 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $70,720 | $65,280 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $86,740 | $81,970 | $97,590 |
| Average | $60,500 | $57,170 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 14,920 | 30,620 | 491,930 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $54,290
- 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
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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.