Mental Health Counselor Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median mental health counselor in the Salt Lake City area earns $63,100 a year ($30.34 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 1% below the Utah median ($63,890). Half of the 2,720 mental health counselors there earn between $39,250 and $97,760.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,820 | $35,410 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $39,250 | $39,040 | $47,100 |
| Median | $63,100 | $63,890 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $97,760 | $93,560 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $112,810 | $106,080 | $97,590 |
| Average | $70,710 | $69,370 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 2,720 | 6,320 | 491,930 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 10th 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.