How much does a counselor make in Salt Lake City?
$69,780a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $33.55 an hour or $5,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.55
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,950Median: $69,780Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,950 | $13.92 | |
| 25th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $69,780 | $33.55 | |
| 75th | $97,740 | $46.99 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.26 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $86,550 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $82,430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $81,110 |
| Social Worker | $66,930 |
| Substance Abuse | $63,100 |
| Educational | $61,240 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,270 |
| Community Health Worker | $59,200 |
| Child | $56,860 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $51,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $33.55 ($69,780 a year).
Do counselors make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $69,780 against $50,860 nationally, 37% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $93,530, so Salt Lake City pays 25% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for counselor pay?
14 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,800 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.