How much does a counselor make in Minneapolis?
$47,920a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $47,920Highest 10%: $79,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| Median | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $57,720 | $27.75 | |
| 90th | $79,090 | $38.02 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $80,990 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $80,430 |
| Social Worker | $79,790 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $75,020 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $73,970 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $73,370 |
| Child | $70,530 |
| Educational | $64,600 |
| Clergy | $64,060 |
| Substance Abuse | $60,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $23.04 ($47,920 a year).
Do counselors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $47,920 against $50,860 nationally, 6% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $47,740, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for counselor pay?
67 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,090 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.