School Counselor Salary

How much does a School Counselor make?

As of Jul 29, 2021, the average annual pay for a School Counselor in the United States is $59,877 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.79 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,151/week or $4,990/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $100,000 and as low as $28,500, the majority of School Counselor salaries currently range between $40,500 (25th percentile) to $74,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $90,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a School Counselor varies greatly (by as much as $34,000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the School Counselor job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A School Counselor in your area makes on average $60,698 per year, or $821 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $59,877. Virginia ranks number 4 out of 50 states nationwide for School Counselor salaries.

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

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

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for School Counselor Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a School Counselor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Richmond, CA, with Stamford, CT and Bellevue, WA close behind in the second and third positions. Bellevue, WA beats the national average by $11,303 (18.9%), and Richmond, CA furthers that trend with another $13,387 (22.4%) above the $59,877 average.

Importantly, Richmond, CA has a moderately active School Counselor job market with only a few companies currently hiring for this type of role.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 8% between Richmond, CA and Pasadena, CA, 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 School Counselor role.

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

We found at least five jobs related to the School Counselor job category that pay more per year than a typical School Counselor salary. Top examples of these roles include: Senior Licensed Counselor, Contract Counselor, and Helper Licensed Counselor.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $9,187 (15.3%) and $21,700 (36.2%) more than the average School Counselor salary of $59,877. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related School Counselor jobs may help you make more money than that of the average School Counselor position.