Behavioral Health & Counseling
Mental Health Therapist / Clinician Salary
Licensed/associate therapists and clinicians (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC tracks). Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 07, 2026.
$72,005
Median posted salary
$66,560
25th percentile
$77,500
75th percentile
54
Salary observations
53
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $32.00/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 33 | $72,500 |
| San Diego | 13 | $71,500 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): San Luis Obispo (3), Kern (3), San Bernardino (1), Santa Barbara (1).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $10M-$20M | 8 | $72,125 |
| $20M-$50M | 18 | $72,826 |
| $50M-$100M | 23 | $66,560 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $2M-$10M (2), $100M+ (3).
By nonprofit subsector
| Nonprofit Subsector | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care | 5 | $82,036 |
| Human Services | 37 | $71,152 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Youth Development (1), Education (2), Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (1).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 41 | $71,750 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Specialist (1), Associate (4), Lead (1), Senior (3), Coordinator (3), Intern/Trainee (1).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Peer Support Specialist / Family Partner | $48,360 |
| Crisis Counselor | $49,920 |
| Substance Use Counselor | $57,200 |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | $87,000 |
| Clinical Supervisor | $89,073 |
| Clinical Program Manager | $80,000 |