Counselors, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for counselors, all other in the U.S. is $50,860 ($24.45 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $50,860
- Mean annual wage
- $58,210
- Median hourly wage
- $24.45
- Employment
- 28,580
28,580 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,240 | $17.42 |
| 25th percentile | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| Median (50th) | $50,860 | $24.45 |
| 75th percentile | $66,520 | $31.98 |
| 90th percentile | $91,940 | $44.20 |
Highest-paying states for counselors, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93,720 | 90 |
| Utah | $93,530 | 150 |
| Georgia | $79,490 | 760 |
| Oregon | $78,750 | 120 |
| Virginia | $76,450 | 470 |
| New Jersey | $73,360 | 810 |
| Wisconsin | $71,390 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $69,860 | 80 |
| Washington | $69,530 | 120 |
| Colorado | $66,680 | 370 |
Lowest-paying states
- Michigan: $37,390 median annual wage
- Montana: $39,260 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $40,230 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $40,530 median annual wage
- Missouri: $43,680 median annual wage
About this occupation
All counselors not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.1% |
| Master's degree | 44.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,350
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45,930
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,550
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,330
- Healthcare Social Workers$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,280
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,730
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46,850
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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