How much does a Licensed Professional Counselor make in NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey is $71,197. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,318 to a high of $92,122, with most professionals earning between $61,838 and $82,150.

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Salary range for a Licensed Professional Counselor
$61,838 to $82,150
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $74,382 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $74,974 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $75,039 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $74,034 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $76,123 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $74,382 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $73,062 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $73,857 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $75,039 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $74,382 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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