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Crisis counselor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Crisis Counselor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.53
Average $26.53
Low $17.11
High $41.12

The average salary for a crisis counselor is $26.53 per hour in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Crisis Counselor job openings in United States

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Crisis Counselor
Boston, MA
$26.00 - $28.85 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Crisis Counselor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Understanding Needed Integrati...
 
$166,400per year
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Interborough Developmental & C...
 
$130,000per year
Level One Personnel
 
$124,800per year
Mt. San Jacinto College
 
$124,800per year
County of Sonoma (CA)
 
$107,654per year
Skagit Regional Health
 
$102,731per year

Highest paying cities for Crisis Counselors near United States

  1. Nashville, TN
    $41.92 per hour
  2. Wytheville, VA
    $35.89 per hour
  3. Richmond, VA
    $31.83 per hour
  4. Kalamazoo, MI
    $30.48 per hour
  5. Everett, WA
    $27.90 per hour

Where can a Crisis Counselor earn more?

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