Mental Health Counselor Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median mental health counselor in the Seattle area earns $73,580 a year ($35.38 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 7% above the Washington median ($68,910). Half of the 7,350 mental health counselors there earn between $58,460 and $95,140.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,440 | $47,220 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $58,460 | $56,280 | $47,100 |
| Median | $73,580 | $68,910 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $95,140 | $90,970 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $114,400 | $110,580 | $97,590 |
| Average | $77,520 | $75,020 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 7,350 | 14,250 | 491,930 |
Seattle, WA ranks 2nd 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
- 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
- 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.