Licensed Professional Counselor Salary in Chattanooga, TN

How much does a Licensed Professional Counselor make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chattanooga, TN is $59,583. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,621 to a high of $77,095, with most professionals earning between $51,751 and $68,750.

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What is a Licensed Professional Counselor?

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a licensure for mental health professionals in some countries. In the US, licensed professional counselors (or in some states, "licensed clinical professional counselors" or "licensed mental health counselors") provide mental health and substance abuse care to millions of Americans. Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are doctoral and master's-level mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. LPCs make up a large percentage of the work...

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What does a Licensed Professional Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Licensed Professional Counselor

Attends regular Psychology Service staff meetings, Medical Staff meetings, MH&BM staff meetings and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures.

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Follows ethical guidelines as outlined in the American Counseling Association's code of ethics.

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Serves as a member of the planning group for evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment program and modifying it to better serve the needs of the patient.

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Professional Counselor in Chattanooga, TN

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What is the average salary for Licensed Professional Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Professional Counselor in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Licensed Professional Counselor ranges from $51,751 to $68,750 with the average base salary of $59,583. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,751 to $68,750 with the average total cash compensation of $59,583.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$59,583	$51,751 - $68,750
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$59,583	$51,751 - $68,750

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Professional Counselor Salary Near Chattanooga, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,226 - $73,365	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,760 - $71,418	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,737 - $71,387	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,226 - $73,365	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,705 - $74,002	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,654 - $73,934	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

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