Social Service Counselor

What We Do

A Social Service Counselor monitors medication, case management, and assists Social Workers. Sometimes counselors in this field transport patients to appointments and perform crisis intervention if necessary.

Work Environment

This position is found within the health care industry, as well as the field of social work.

How to Become

A bachelor's degree in social work, or a relevant field such as psychology is necessary to qualify for this position.

Job Outlook

The job growth rate for the next decade in this position is predicted to be higher than average, meaning there are lots of opportunity to be had.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Social Service Counselor was $ 41,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide are 28% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Certification or licensure is sometimes necessary in this field, but varies from state to state.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Social Service Counselor.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Social Service Counselor from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Social Service Counselor:
Below are the salaries for Social Service Counselor, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 41,000.00	$ 38,636.00	$ 43,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 42,000.00
Alaska - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 31,000.00
Arizona - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 34,000.00
Arkansas - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 41,000.00
California - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 45,000.00
Colorado - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 37,000.00
Connecticut - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 48,000.00
DC - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 52,000.00
Delaware - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 36,000.00
Florida - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 39,000.00
Georgia - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 47,000.00
Hawaii - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 26,000.00
Idaho - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 28,000.00
Illinois - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 47,000.00
Indiana - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
Iowa - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 41,000.00
Kansas - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 38,000.00
Kentucky - $ 35,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 35,000.00
Louisiana - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 36,000.00
Maine - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 37,000.00
Maryland - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 43,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 50,000.00
Michigan - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 42,000.00
Minnesota - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 36,000.00
Mississippi - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 43,000.00
Missouri - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 41,000.00
Montana - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 37,000.00
Nebraska - $ 30,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 30,000.00
Nevada - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 32,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 41,000.00
New Jersey - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 45,000.00
New Mexico - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 36,000.00
New York - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 50,000.00
North Carolina - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
North Dakota - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 37,000.00
Ohio - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 38,000.00
Oregon - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 38,000.00
South Carolina - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
South Dakota - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 31,000.00
Tennessee - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 38,000.00
Texas - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 40,000.00
Utah - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 32,000.00
Vermont - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 37,000.00
Virginia - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 42,000.00
Washington - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 42,000.00
West Virginia - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 39,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 37,000.00
Wyoming - $ 35,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Social Service Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Service Counselor $ 35,000.00

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