# SOC 21-1014: Mental Health Counselors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1014

Employers submitted 3,361 certified H-1B applications for Mental Health Counselors (21-1014) roles, requesting 3,495 workers. The average offered wage is $57,991/yr, 35% above the BLS national median ($42,840/yr). (2016, SOC 21-1014) The largest filers are GANDARA Mental HEALTH CENTER Inc, Sea Mar Community Health Centers and Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 3,361 |
| Total workers | 3,495 |
| Average offered wage | $58K |
| Average prevailing wage | $48K |
| BLS median wage | $43K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2016 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 21-1014 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +35% |

## Top employers (of 1,307)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [GANDARA Mental HEALTH CENTER Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/gandara-mental-health-center-inc-e17757953b) | 268 | 268 | $52K | - |
| [Sea Mar Community Health Centers](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sea-mar-community-health-centers-6777055a51) | 115 | 117 | $66K | - |
| [Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/richmond-area-multi-services-inc-3747ccb67c) | 81 | 81 | $59K | - |
| [Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/eliot-community-human-services-inc-869d0d4e26) | 46 | 46 | $61K | - |
| [New York Asian Women's Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/new-york-asian-womens-center-948d469654) | 39 | 39 | $42K | - |
| [Omni Health Services, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/omni-health-services-inc-27dbad9c6c) | 36 | 36 | $44K | - |
| [The Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara COUNTY, I](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-asian-americans-for-community-involv-3a98d1c483) | 35 | 35 | $83K | - |
| [Purdue University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/purdue-university-ccad14d4cc) | 33 | 33 | $69K | - |
| [Holocene Acquisition II LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/holocene-acquisition-ii-llc-21f11f5ad1) | 32 | 32 | $83K | - |
| [Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/wayside-youth-family-support-network-inc-11dcfb4930) | 26 | 26 | $68K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33 | 51 | $36K |
| 2011 | 101 | 114 | $38K |
| 2012 | 101 | 109 | $40K |
| 2013 | 78 | 86 | $39K |
| 2014 | 103 | 103 | $40K |
| 2015 | 99 | 100 | $45K |
| 2016 | 103 | 103 | $45K |
| 2017 | 146 | 149 | $46K |
| 2018 | 131 | 142 | $47K |
| 2019 | 162 | 163 | $50K |
| 2020 | 139 | 139 | $53K |
| 2021 | 168 | 170 | $50K |
| 2022 | 279 | 281 | $55K |
| 2023 | 236 | 236 | $60K |
| 2024 | 338 | 345 | $63K |
| 2025 | 461 | 465 | $64K |
| 2026 | 75 | 75 | $65K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 664 | 32 | 0.4 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 398 | 11 | 0.1 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 376 | 10 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 252 | 8 | 0.1 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 212 | 7 | 0.1 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 160 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 122 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 86 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 76 | 4 | 0.1 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 62 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 58 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 55 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 55 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 50 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 46 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 45 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 44 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 36 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 33 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 33 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 31 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 27 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 26 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 26 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 22 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 19 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 17 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 16 | 2 | 0.3 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 16 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 13 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 4 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 2 | 1 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1014
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=21-1014
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=21-1014


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.