How much does a counselor make in Baltimore?
$45,210a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.74
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $45,210Highest 10%: $81,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| 75th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 90th | $81,650 | $39.25 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Washington, DC | $70,610 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $57,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,300 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,720 |
| Child | $74,960 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,960 |
| Educational | $74,740 |
| Social Worker | $72,860 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,360 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $68,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,900 |
| Clergy | $59,700 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $21.74 ($45,210 a year).
Do counselors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $45,210 against $50,860 nationally, 11% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $46,840, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for counselor pay?
82 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,650 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.