Counselors, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for counselors, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Virginia$96,350
- District of Columbia$92,780
- Massachusetts$80,240
- Oregon$78,640
- Utah$77,040
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $96,350 | $76,450 | $46 | +65.5% | 470 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $92,780 | $93,720 | $45 | +59.4% | 90 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $80,240 | $58,240 | $39 | +37.8% | 140 |
| 4 | Oregon | $78,640 | $78,750 | $38 | +35.1% | 120 |
| 5 | Utah | $77,040 | $93,530 | $37 | +32.3% | 150 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $76,240 | $73,360 | $37 | +31% | 810 |
| 7 | Washington | $73,610 | $69,530 | $35 | +26.5% | 120 |
| 8 | Georgia | $72,620 | $79,490 | $35 | +24.8% | 760 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $71,780 | $69,860 | $35 | +23.3% | 80 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $70,510 | $71,390 | $34 | +21.1% | 440 |
| 11 | Maine | $68,220 | $62,190 | $33 | +17.2% | 60 |
| 12 | Colorado | $68,110 | $66,680 | $33 | +17% | 370 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $65,650 | $65,470 | $32 | +12.8% | 70 |
| 14 | Iowa | $63,610 | $61,080 | $31 | +9.3% | 90 |
| 15 | Vermont | $63,310 | $56,220 | $30 | +8.8% | 150 |
| 16 | Arizona | $60,450 | $59,910 | $29 | +3.8% | 110 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $60,300 | $59,160 | $29 | +3.6% | 1,330 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $60,240 | $53,310 | $29 | +3.5% | 60 |
| 19 | New York | $60,200 | $58,500 | $29 | +3.4% | 470 |
| 20 | California | $58,620 | $48,850 | $28 | +0.7% | 10,770 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $56,210 | $55,140 | $27 | -3.4% | 60 |
| 22 | Delaware | $55,940 | $48,990 | $27 | -3.9% | — |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $55,780 | $47,770 | $27 | -4.2% | 100 |
| 24 | Texas | $55,250 | $54,450 | $27 | -5.1% | 2,550 |
| 25 | Missouri | $55,240 | $43,680 | $27 | -5.1% | 130 |
| 26 | Illinois | $54,810 | $49,360 | $26 | -5.8% | 760 |
| 27 | Maryland | $54,130 | $46,840 | $26 | -7% | 1,750 |
| 28 | Montana | $52,750 | $39,260 | $25 | -9.4% | 110 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $52,370 | $47,740 | $25 | -10% | 650 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $52,010 | $54,090 | $25 | -10.7% | 40 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $51,400 | $51,900 | $25 | -11.7% | 740 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $50,700 | $52,280 | $24 | -12.9% | — |
| 33 | Indiana | $50,280 | $45,360 | $24 | -13.6% | 70 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $49,980 | $49,310 | $24 | -14.1% | 110 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $49,960 | $47,830 | $24 | -14.2% | 1,510 |
| 36 | Ohio | $47,320 | $45,840 | $23 | -18.7% | 330 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $47,060 | $40,530 | $23 | -19.2% | — |
| 38 | West Virginia | $46,600 | $44,810 | $22 | -19.9% | 220 |
| 39 | Alaska | $46,400 | $45,060 | $22 | -20.3% | 70 |
| 40 | Michigan | $46,400 | $37,390 | $22 | -20.3% | 470 |
| 41 | Florida | $46,090 | $45,880 | $22 | -20.8% | 1,230 |
| 42 | Nevada | $46,040 | $45,440 | $22 | -20.9% | 280 |
| 43 | Alabama | $44,450 | $47,580 | $21 | -23.6% | 120 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $43,950 | $40,230 | $21 | -24.5% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 127 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $107,330 | $101,850 | 130 |
| 2 | Richmond, VA | $98,850 | $99,730 | — |
| 3 | Ogden, UT | $93,180 | $77,760 | 40 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $91,940 | $74,870 | 100 |
| 5 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $90,360 | $87,920 | 160 |
| 6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $83,930 | $89,700 | 550 |
| 7 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $79,490 | $80,060 | 440 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $78,740 | $81,820 | 70 |
| 9 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $78,010 | $63,610 | 40 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,000 | $73,580 | 140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing counselors, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $89,530 | $90,860 | 190 |
| 2 | Insurance Carriers | $89,450 | $90,680 | 200 |
| 3 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $88,130 | $90,300 | 220 |
| 4 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $88,130 | $90,300 | 220 |
| 5 | Other Schools and Instruction, Privately Owned | $81,410 | $85,980 | 30 |
| 6 | Other Schools and Instruction | $79,950 | $70,040 | 40 |
| 7 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $79,530 | $75,760 | — |
| 8 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training, Privately Owned | $79,530 | $75,760 | — |
| 9 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $77,000 | $80,910 | 900 |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $75,650 | $79,350 | 1,080 |
| 11 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $74,740 | $79,910 | 1,050 |
| 12 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $72,600 | $80,350 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
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Full-time vs part-time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors, all other make in the U.S.?
The median counselors, all other salary in the United States is $50,860 per year (mean $58,210), and about 80% earn between $36,240 and $91,940.
How much do counselors, all other make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays counselors, all other the most?
Virginia has the highest average pay for counselors, all other at $96,350 per year (median $76,450).
What is the job outlook for counselors, all other?
Employment is projected to change +12.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 7,400 openings per year.
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