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Peer Counselor salary
Average peer counselor salary
$37,464
How much does a peer counselor make?
The average peer counselor salary in the United States is $37,464. Peer counselor salaries typically range between $24,000 and $57,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for peer counselors is $18.01 per hour.
Peer counselor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Peer counselors earn the highest average salary in California.
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Peer Counselor Salaries By Experience Level
Peer Counselor salary estimates from across the web
Average peer counselor salary by state
Highest paying states for peer counselors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $44,111 | $21.21 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $45,667 | $21.96 |
| 3 | Washington | $44,631 | $21.46 |
| 4 | California | $46,734 | $22.47 |
| 5 | Alaska | $42,425 | $20.40 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $46,209 | $22.22 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $40,327 | $19.39 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $40,948 | $19.69 |
| 9 | Delaware | $40,658 | $19.55 |
| 10 | Illinois | $38,284 | $18.41 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $37,682 | $18.12 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $41,720 | $20.06 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $41,187 | $19.80 |
| 14 | Vermont | $39,606 | $19.04 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $40,521 | $19.48 |
| 16 | Maryland | $38,376 | $18.45 |
| 17 | Arizona | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $33,943 | $16.32 |
| 19 | Idaho | $36,189 | $17.40 |
| 20 | Maine | $34,420 | $16.55 |
| 21 | Colorado | $36,414 | $17.51 |
| 22 | Iowa | $35,688 | $17.16 |
| 23 | Michigan | $34,836 | $16.75 |
| 24 | New York | $34,582 | $16.63 |
| 25 | Nevada | $35,531 | $17.08 |
| 26 | Oregon | $34,614 | $16.64 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $34,531 | $16.60 |
| 28 | Virginia | $38,379 | $18.45 |
| 29 | Montana | $32,025 | $15.40 |
| 30 | Ohio | $34,185 | $16.44 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $33,504 | $16.11 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $34,974 | $16.81 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $32,979 | $15.86 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $33,407 | $16.06 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $31,990 | $15.38 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $29,412 | $14.14 |
| 37 | Missouri | $31,986 | $15.38 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $31,392 | $15.09 |
| 39 | Texas | $31,724 | $15.25 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $30,246 | $14.54 |
| 41 | Utah | $31,079 | $14.94 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $30,264 | $14.55 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $26,662 | $12.82 |
| 44 | Georgia | $27,123 | $13.04 |
| 45 | Indiana | $26,937 | $12.95 |
| 46 | Florida | $23,476 | $11.29 |
| 47 | Kansas | $28,926 | $13.91 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $25,776 | $12.39 |
| 49 | Alabama | $29,049 | $13.97 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $27,335 | $13.14 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $25,191 | $12.11 |
Highest paying cities for peer counselors
The highest-paying cities for peer counselors are Hayward, CA, New Brunswick, NJ, and Vancouver, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayward, CA | $48,519 | $23.33 |
| 2 | New Brunswick, NJ | $45,653 | $21.95 |
| 3 | Vancouver, WA | $44,893 | $21.58 |
| 4 | Worcester, MA | $44,464 | $21.38 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $41,703 | $20.05 |
| 6 | Wilmington, DE | $40,856 | $19.64 |
| 7 | Leesburg, VA | $40,442 | $19.44 |
| 8 | Juneau, AK | $40,318 | $19.38 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $34,686 | $16.68 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $34,616 | $16.64 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $34,057 | $16.37 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $32,304 | $15.53 |
| 13 | Cincinnati, OH | $32,100 | $15.43 |
| 14 | Houston, TX | $30,350 | $14.59 |
| 15 | Marietta, GA | $27,749 | $13.34 |
| 16 | Indianapolis, IN | $26,602 | $12.79 |
| 17 | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,213 | $12.12 |
Peer Counselor salary details
A peer counselor's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a peer counselor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| Average | $37,464 | $3,122 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying peer counselor jobs
The highest paying types of peer counselors are lead counselor, crisis counselor, and school counselor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor Internship | $45,500 | $3,792 | $21.88 | 132,694 |
| Admissions Counselor | $39,298 | $3,275 | $18.89 | 43,413 |
| Education Counselor | $45,465 | $3,789 | $21.86 | 40,323 |
| Student Support Counselor | $41,329 | $3,444 | $19.87 | 134,839 |
| Elementary School Counselor | $34,984 | $2,915 | $16.82 | 92,184 |
| Peer Mentor | $28,416 | $2,368 | $13.66 | 1,199 |
Top companies hiring peer counselors now:
Which companies pay peer counselors the most?
Peer counselor salaries at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and GradyHealth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average peer counselor salary at companies like Seneca Resources and University of Washington are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Brooklyn Hospital Center | $64,781 | $31.14 |
| 2 | GradyHealth | $60,932 | $29.29 |
| 3 | Seneca Resources | $47,984 | $23.07 |
| 4 | University of Washington | $45,743 | $21.99 |
| 5 | Telecare | $45,129 | $21.70 |
| 6 | King County | $44,691 | $21.49 |
| 7 | Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County | $43,375 | $20.85 |
| 8 | City of Austin | $43,169 | $20.75 |
| 9 | Cerebral Palsy Association of The North Country | $42,996 | $20.67 |
| 10 | Affinia Healthcare | $41,521 | $19.96 |
| 11 | University Health | $41,336 | $19.87 |
| 12 | Yukon Kuskokwim Health | $40,953 | $19.69 |
| 13 | Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center | $40,777 | $19.60 |
| 14 | Community Health Center of Branch County | $40,585 | $19.51 |
| 15 | Unity Health Care | $40,529 | $19.49 |
| 16 | Victor | $40,396 | $19.42 |
| 17 | Indian Health Service | $40,265 | $19.36 |
| 18 | Community Action | $39,904 | $19.18 |
| 19 | Beth Israel Lahey Health | $39,904 | $19.18 |
| 20 | Heluna Health | $39,815 | $19.14 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Peer Counselor salary by industry
The average peer counselor salary varies across industries:
- The average peer counselor salary in the education industry is $47,483, the highest of any industry.
- The average peer counselor salary in the finance industry is $38,818.
- Peer counselors in the government industry earn an average salary of $36,527, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for peer counselors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $47,483 | $22.83 |
| 2 | Non Profits | $38,818 | $18.66 |
| 3 | Professional | $38,742 | $18.63 |
| 4 | Health Care | $38,536 | $18.53 |
| 5 | Government | $36,527 | $17.56 |
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Peer Counselor salary trends
The average peer counselor salary has risen by $2,572 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average peer counselor earned $34,892 annually, but today, they earn $37,464 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for peer counselors over the last decade.
Compare peer counselor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average peer counselor salary over time
Compare peer counselor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Peer Counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | $18.01 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $36,800 | $17.68 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $36,300 | $17.45 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $35,700 | $17.17 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $35,200 | $16.91 | +1.6% |
Recently added peer counselor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound | Certified Peer Counselor | Auburn, WA | 12/16/2024 | $51,716 |
| Seamar | Certified Peer Counselor | Vancouver, WA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Tsiny, Inc. | Peer Counselor | Fine, NY | 12/15/2024 | $54,262 |
| National WIC Association | Breastfeeding Peer Counselor | Hope, IN | 12/12/2024 | $31,305 |
| Anthony Jordan Health Corp | Breastfeeding Peer Counselor | Rochester, NY | 12/12/2024 | $32,349 |
| Redwood Community Services | Peer Support Counselor | Ukiah, CA | 12/12/2024 | $41,427 |
| Trilogy Inc. | Peer Recovery Counselor-ACT Cedar-Rogers Park | Chicago, IL | 12/12/2024 | $43,138 |
| Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. | Peer Counselor-N | New York, NY | 12/11/2024 | $51,612 |
| Compass Health | Crisis Peer Counselor/Family Support Partner-Cyfct-South Team | San Juan, TX | 12/11/2024 | $35,792 |
| Richmond University Medical Center's Staten Island Immediate Care Center | Peer Counselor | New York, NY | 12/11/2024 | $49,900 |
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