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Counselor salary in Minneapolis, MN

How much does a Counselor make in Minneapolis, MN?

Average base salary

$26.92
12%
above national average
Average $26.92
Low $16.44
High $44.09

The average salary for a counselor is $26.92 per hour in Minneapolis, MN. 63 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 6, 2026).

Counselor job openings in Minneapolis, MN

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Alcohol and Drug Counselor LAD...
WAYSIDE HOUSE4out of 5 stars.
Minneapolis, MN
$63,000 - $72,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Counselor in Minneapolis, MN

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Guideline Healthcare
 
$107,778per year
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Allina Health
 
$98,810per year
Federal Bureau of Investigatio...
 
$96,370per year
Fairview Health Services
 
$86,937per year
Hennepin Home Health Care
 
$85,000per year
Minneapolis Public Schools
 
$84,454per year

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Highest paying cities for Counselors near Minneapolis, MN

  1. Minneapolis, MN
    $42.58 per hour
  2. Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
    $25.74 per hour
  3. Eagan, MN
    $25.15 per hour
  4. Saint Paul, MN
    $23.21 per hour
  5. Duluth, MN
    $20.34 per hour

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