Mental Health Counselor Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median mental health counselor in the Phoenix area earns $66,020 a year ($31.74 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 1% above the Arizona median ($65,300). Half of the 7,950 mental health counselors there earn between $52,240 and $78,160.
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,590 | $44,520 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $52,240 | $51,510 | $47,100 |
| Median | $66,020 | $65,300 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $78,160 | $78,110 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $95,270 | $95,210 | $97,590 |
| Average | $68,550 | $68,120 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 7,950 | 9,990 | 491,930 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 7th 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
- Washington, DC: $65,270
- Grand Rapids, MI: $64,100
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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.