How much does a counselor make in Philadelphia?
$52,300a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $25.14 an hour or $4,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.14
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $52,300Highest 10%: $92,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| Median | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| 75th | $75,800 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $92,910 | $44.67 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Harrisburg, PA | $71,970 |
| Scranton, PA | $64,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,100 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $80,660 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $78,640 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,220 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,310 |
| Educational | $66,190 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,990 |
| Clergy | $63,430 |
| Director | $59,320 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,140 |
| Child | $55,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $25.14 ($52,300 a year).
Do counselors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $52,300 against $50,860 nationally, 3% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $59,160, so Philadelphia pays 12% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for counselor pay?
49 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,910 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.