How much does a counselor make in St. Louis?
$48,290a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,020Median: $48,290Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,020 | $14.43 | |
| 25th | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| Median | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $95,600 | $45.96 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.68 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $93,100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,200 |
| Clergy | $60,290 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,270 |
| Educational | $60,160 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,570 |
| Health Education Specialist | $57,050 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,720 |
| Child | $51,080 |
| Director | $50,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $23.22 ($48,290 a year).
Do counselors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $48,290 against $50,860 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,680, so St. Louis pays 11% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for counselor pay?
64 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.