Behavioral Health & Counseling
Crisis Counselor Salary
Crisis line / 988 phone, chat & text counselors. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$49,920
Median posted salary
$49,920
25th percentile
$50,700
75th percentile
20
Salary observations
20
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $24.00/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 20 | $49,920 |
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $50M-$100M | 20 | $49,920 |
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 18 | $49,920 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Associate/Assistant Director (1), Supervisor (1).
Organizations hiring now
| Organization | Open postings |
|---|---|
| Didi Hirsch | 20 |
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Therapist / Clinician | $71,755 |
| Peer Support Specialist / Family Partner | $48,360 |
| Substance Use Counselor | $57,200 |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | $87,000 |
| Clinical Supervisor | $89,073 |
| Clinical Program Manager | $80,000 |