Mental Health Counselor Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median mental health counselor in the Pittsburgh area earns $54,290 a year ($26.10 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 4% above the Pennsylvania median ($52,010). Half of the 6,110 mental health counselors there earn between $44,990 and $64,570.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,420 | $36,280 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $44,990 | $43,210 | $47,100 |
| Median | $54,290 | $52,010 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $64,570 | $65,280 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $78,140 | $81,970 | $97,590 |
| Average | $57,220 | $57,170 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 6,110 | 30,620 | 491,930 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $58,140
- 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.