Counselors Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Counselors in the United States is around $58400 per year.

How much do Counselors make in the United States?

In the United States, Counselors earn an average hourly wage of $28.08 and a mean annual wage of $58400.

Mean Hourly Wage

$28.08

Mean Annual Wage

$58400

Counselors earnings by experience

For Counselors positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $16.76 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $19.5 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $24.61, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $32.81. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $42.93 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Counselors roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $34860 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $40560 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $51180. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $68240, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $89290 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Counselors

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.76

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$34860

Earnings for Junior-level Counselors

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$19.5

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$40560

Earnings for Mid-level Counselors

Median Hourly Wage

$24.61

Median Annual Wage

$51180

Earnings for Senior-level Counselors

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$32.81

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$68240

Earnings for Top-level Counselors

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$42.93

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$89290

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)