How much does a counselor make in Denver?
$77,000a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.02 an hour or $6,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.02
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,040Median: $77,000Highest 10%: $97,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| Median | $77,000 | $37.02 | |
| 75th | $84,850 | $40.79 | |
| 90th | $97,290 | $46.77 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $66,910 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,050 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $80,060 |
| Religious Worker | $75,460 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,920 |
| Child | $67,560 |
| Educational | $67,080 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,120 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,480 |
| Clergy | $63,190 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.02 ($77,000 a year).
Do counselors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $77,000 against $50,860 nationally, 51% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $66,680, so Denver pays 15% more.
Where does Denver rank for counselor pay?
8 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,290 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.