SOC 21-1019 · May 2025 · United States
Counselors, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Counselors, All Other across the United States is $50,860 per year, measured over 28,580 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $93,720.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Counselors, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 150.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $93,720 and Michigan pays $37,390.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $93,720 | 90 | |
| 2 | Utah | $93,530 | 150 | |
| 3 | Georgia | $79,490 | 760 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $78,750 | 120 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $76,450 | 470 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $73,360 | 810 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $71,390 | 440 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $69,860 | 80 | |
| 9 | Washington | $69,530 | 120 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $66,680 | 370 |
States with the most Counselors, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10,770 | $48,850 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,550 | $54,450 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 1,750 | $46,840 | |
| 4 | Louisiana | 1,510 | $47,830 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,330 | $59,160 | |
| 6 | Florida | 1,230 | $45,880 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 810 | $73,360 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 760 | $79,490 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 760 | $49,360 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 740 | $51,900 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $107,330 | 130 |
| 2 | Richmond | $98,850 | — |
| 3 | Ogden | $93,180 | 40 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $91,940 | 100 |
| 5 | San Jose | $83,930 | 550 |
| 6 | Atlanta | $79,490 | 440 |
| 7 | Portland | $78,740 | 70 |
| 8 | Denver | $77,000 | 140 |
| 9 | Des Moines | $73,380 | 30 |
| 10 | Harrisburg | $71,970 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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