Mental Health Counselor Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median mental health counselor in the Tampa area earns $55,570 a year ($26.72 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 2% below the Florida median ($56,790). Half of the 4,370 mental health counselors there earn between $47,230 and $73,930.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,820 | $39,430 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $47,230 | $46,590 | $47,100 |
| Median | $55,570 | $56,790 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $73,930 | $73,030 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $89,680 | $84,410 | $97,590 |
| Average | $62,590 | $61,030 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 4,370 | 29,750 | 491,930 |
Tampa, FL ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Jacksonville, FL: $61,260
- Miami, FL: $57,290
- Orlando, FL: $56,710
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
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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.