How much does an EAP Counselor make in the United States? The average EAP Counselor salary in the United States is $77,995 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $71,193 and $88,194. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

EAP Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile EAP Counselor Salary $65,000 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile EAP Counselor Salary $71,193 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile EAP Counselor Salary $77,995 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile EAP Counselor Salary $88,194 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile EAP Counselor Salary $97,479 US February 26, 2024
25% $71,193 10% $65,000 90% $97,479 75% $88,194 $77,995 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Written Communication: Communicating information through written media to educate, inform and influence the target audience.

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Mental Health Counseling: Assesses and treats mental and emotional health disorders, relationship issues and life challenges. Through various methods of psychotherapy, counselors work with patients to develop meaningful behavior changes.

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Clinical Skills: The term 'clinical skills' involves history-taking, physical examination, clinical investigations, using diagnostic reasoning, procedural perfection, effective communication, team work and professionalism.

Written Communication 0.25%
Mental Health Counseling 0.11%
Clinical Skills 0.05%
Others 99.59%

Job Description for EAP Counselor

EAP Counselor counsels and assists employees with issues affecting job-related performance and personal well-being. Evaluates and recommends outside treatment and counseling if necessary. Being an EAP Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. To be an EAP Counselor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For EAP Counselor, the upper level is EAP Senior Coordinator and then progresses to EAP Manager.

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EAP Counselor salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of EAP Counselor, the highest EAP Counselor salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the EAP Counselor salary is 25.0% above. The lowest EAP Counselor salary is in Miami, FL, where the EAP Counselor salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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