Mental Health Counselor Salary in St. Louis, MO
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The median mental health counselor in the St. Louis area earns $58,570 a year ($28.16 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 3% above the Missouri median ($56,910). Half of the 3,330 mental health counselors there earn between $46,310 and $74,560.
| Annual pay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,580 | $37,650 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $46,310 | $44,140 | $47,100 |
| Median | $58,570 | $56,910 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $74,560 | $72,280 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $91,600 | $89,400 | $97,590 |
| Average | $63,280 | $60,670 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 3,330 | 8,130 | 491,930 |
St. Louis, MO ranks 31st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Kansas City, MO: $60,690
- 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.