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Residential Youth Counselor

Average Early-Career Residential Youth Counselor with Writing Procedures & Documentation Skills Hourly Pay

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$15.73
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$14.74
MEDIAN
$15.73
75%
$16.45

The average hourly pay for a Residential Youth Counselor is $15.73 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$15 - $16
Bonus
$0 - $5k
Total Pay
$31k - $44k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Jun 12 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Residential Youth Counselor

Medical
83%
Dental
67%
Vision
33%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Residential Youth Counselors

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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What is the highest pay for Residential Youth Counselors?

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What is the lowest pay for Residential Youth Counselors?

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How can Residential Youth Counselors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Residential Youth Counselor is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Residential Youth Counselor that oversees more junior Residential Youth Counselors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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