What is a Counselor's Salary?

Answer:
There are many different types of counselors,

and salaries vary greatly depending in specialization, level of education, and licensure.

As of 2006, the majority of school, vocational, and educational counselors earned between $36,000 and $61,000, with a median salary of $47,530. During the same time period, the median salary for individuals working in substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counseling positions was just over $34,000 per year. During this time, the median salary for rehabilitation counselors was $29,200.