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Licensed Professional Counselor

A comprehensive guide to Licensed Professional Counselor licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$58,268 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

Alaska

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
AK
AlaskaCompact: No
79,220Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
NM
New MexicoCompact: Yes
70,770Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Yes
69,660Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
ND
North DakotaCompact: Pending
66,450Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
UT
UtahCompact: Yes
65,920Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
ID
IdahoCompact: No
65,240Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails