How much does a Residential Counselor make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Residential Counselor in Denver, CO is $73,250. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,880 to $82,049, with most professionals earning between $51,528 and $90,060.

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Residential Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $51,528 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $61,880 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $73,250 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $82,049 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $90,060 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $61,880 10% $51,528 90% $90,060 75% $82,049 $73,250 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Residential Counselor ?

A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. They may help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. This title excludes "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists"....

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  1. This Job:

    Residential Counselor

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Assisted Living Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Residential Counselor in Denver, CO. The base salary for Residential Counselor ranges from $61,880 to $82,049 with the average base salary of $73,250. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,880 to $82,049 with the average total cash compensation of $73,250.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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