Counselors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for counselorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $66,300 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $60,320
Total employment 1,035,300 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors make in the U.S.?
The median counselors salary in the United States is $60,320 per year (mean $66,300), and about 80% earn between $39,250 and $100,900.
How much do counselors make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.