Lpc Salary

$35K

$67K

$113.5K

$71,915

/year

$34.57

/hour

Lpc Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$71,915

Columbus

Ohio

$69,463

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    How much does a Lpc make?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lpc in the United States is $71,915 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.57 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,382/week or $5,992/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $113,500 and as low as $35,000, the majority of Lpc salaries currently range between $58,500 (25th percentile) to $80,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $101,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lpc varies greatly (by as much as 21500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Lpc in your area makes on average $69,463 per year, or $2,452 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $71,915. Ohio ranks number 37 out of 50 states nationwide for Lpc salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lpc jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Lpc on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Lpc Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lpc job is above the national average. Topping the list is Lawrence, MA, , with White Plains, NY, and Crystal Bay, NV, close behind in the second and third positions. Crystal Bay, NV, beats the national average by $54,166 (75.3%), and Lawrence, MA, furthers that trend with another $55,233 (76.8%) above the $71,915 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Lpc appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Lawrence, MA, and Waukegan, IL, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Lpc role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lawrence, MA

    $127,148

    $61.13

    White Plains, NY

    $126,932

    $61.02

    Crystal Bay, NV

    $126,081

    $60.62

    New Brunswick, NJ

    $122,787

    $59.03

    Greenville, DE

    $121,366

    $58.35

    Caledonia, MI

    $121,357

    $58.34

    Lake Villa, IL

    $120,281

    $57.83

    Centerville, UT

    $116,523

    $56.02

    La Vista, NE

    $116,040

    $55.79

    Waukegan, IL

    $115,659

    $55.61

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lpc Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Lpc category.

    For example Clinical Engineering jobs pay as much as $21,785 (30.3%) more than the average Lpc salary of $71,915. If you're qualified, finding work as a Clinical Engineering may help you make more money than that of the average Lpc position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Clinical Engineering

    $93,700

    $45.05

    Lcsw Psychotherapist

    $90,572

    $43.54

    Professional Clinical Counselor

    $69,735

    $33.53

    Lsw Lisw Lpcc Licdc Lcdc Iii

    $63,895

    $30.72

    Geriatric Counselor

    $52,978

    $25.47

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Lpc salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $71,915 per year or $34.57 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.