Mental Health Counselor salary in Portland, OR
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Vancouver, Hillsboro, Tigard.
Also listed as: Therapist
Median salary$78,000
Middle 50%$73.3k–$100.7k
vs. national median+16%comparison median $67,250
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,805 |
| 25th | $73,341 |
| 50th (median) | $78,000 |
| 75th | $100,651 |
| 90th | $127,487 |
Cost of living
Portland's median Mental Health Counselor salary of $78,000 is worth about $74,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Portland = 105.4).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Mar Community Health Centers | too few | 5 |
| Brittany Russ Clinical Social Work And Therapy Services | too few | 2 |
| Lindegard Therapy | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.