SalariesWhat the occupation covers
All counselors not listed separately.
Official definition from the Standard Occupational Classification, code 21-1019.
The pay range
Pay differs a lot inside one occupation, with experience, employer and place. The table shows where the lines fall.
| Share of workers | A year | A month* | A week* | An hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn less than | $36,240 | $3,020 | $697 | $17.42 |
| Lowest 25% earn less than | $43,680 | $3,640 | $840 | $21.00 |
| Median (half earn less, half more) | $50,860 | $4,238 | $978 | $24.45 |
| Top 25% earn more than | $66,520 | $5,543 | $1,279 | $31.98 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $91,940 | $7,662 | $1,768 | $44.20 |
* Month and week are the yearly figure divided by 12 and by 52, worked out here for convenience. BLS publishes the yearly and hourly figures.
How it compares
The median for all occupations in the United States was $50,980 a year. The median for Counselors, All Other is $50,860, which is about the same. Among the 17 occupations of the field Community and Social Service, it ranks number 14 by median pay. With 28,580 jobs, it makes up about 1.8 of every 10,000 jobs in the country. The average ($58,210) is well above the median, a sign that a smaller group of high earners pulls the average up.
Counselors, All Other pay by state
The highest median pay was in District of Columbia ($93,720), Utah ($93,530) and Georgia ($79,490). The lowest was in Michigan ($37,390), Puerto Rico ($38,400) and Montana ($39,260). The most jobs were in California (10,770), Texas (2,550) and Maryland (1,750). The occupation is most concentrated in Louisiana, where its share of all jobs is 4.2 times the national share.
No state matches.
| State | Jobs | Median a year | Average a year | Median an hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 90 | $93,720 | $92,780 | $45.06 |
| Utah | 150 | $93,530 | $77,040 | $44.97 |
| Georgia | 760 | $79,490 | $72,620 | $38.22 |
| Oregon | 120 | $78,750 | $78,640 | $37.86 |
| Virginia | 470 | $76,450 | $96,350 | $36.75 |
| New Jersey | 810 | $73,360 | $76,240 | $35.27 |
| Wisconsin | 440 | $71,390 | $70,510 | $34.32 |
| North Dakota | 80 | $69,860 | $71,780 | $33.59 |
| Washington | 120 | $69,530 | $73,610 | $33.43 |
| Colorado | 370 | $66,680 | $68,110 | $32.06 |
| Hawaii | 70 | $65,470 | $65,650 | $31.48 |
| Maine | 60 | $62,190 | $68,220 | $29.90 |
| Iowa | 90 | $61,080 | $63,610 | $29.36 |
| Arizona | 110 | $59,910 | $60,450 | $28.81 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,330 | $59,160 | $60,300 | $28.44 |
| New York | 470 | $58,500 | $60,200 | $28.13 |
| Massachusetts | 140 | $58,240 | $80,240 | $28.00 |
| Vermont | 150 | $56,220 | $63,310 | $27.03 |
| South Carolina | 60 | $55,140 | $56,210 | $26.51 |
| Texas | 2,550 | $54,450 | $55,250 | $26.18 |
| Mississippi | 40 | $54,090 | $52,010 | $26.00 |
| Connecticut | 60 | $53,310 | $60,240 | $25.63 |
| North Carolina | not published | $52,280 | $50,700 | $25.14 |
| Tennessee | 740 | $51,900 | $51,400 | $24.95 |
| Illinois | 760 | $49,360 | $54,810 | $23.73 |
| Arkansas | 110 | $49,310 | $49,980 | $23.71 |
| Delaware | not published | $48,990 | $55,940 | $23.55 |
| California | 10,770 | $48,850 | $58,620 | $23.49 |
| Louisiana | 1,510 | $47,830 | $49,960 | $23.00 |
| New Hampshire | 100 | $47,770 | $55,780 | $22.96 |
| Minnesota | 650 | $47,740 | $52,370 | $22.95 |
| Alabama | 120 | $47,580 | $44,450 | $22.88 |
| Maryland | 1,750 | $46,840 | $54,130 | $22.52 |
| Florida | 1,230 | $45,880 | $46,090 | $22.06 |
| Ohio | 330 | $45,840 | $47,320 | $22.04 |
| Nevada | 280 | $45,440 | $46,040 | $21.84 |
| Indiana | 70 | $45,360 | $50,280 | $21.81 |
| Alaska | 70 | $45,060 | $46,400 | $21.67 |
| West Virginia | 220 | $44,810 | $46,600 | $21.55 |
| Missouri | 130 | $43,680 | $55,240 | $21.00 |
| Nebraska | not published | $40,530 | $47,060 | $19.49 |
| Kentucky | 70 | $40,230 | $43,950 | $19.34 |
| Montana | 110 | $39,260 | $52,750 | $18.88 |
| Puerto Rico | 30 | $38,400 | $42,500 | $18.46 |
| Michigan | 470 | $37,390 | $46,400 | $17.97 |
Sorted by median pay, highest first. "Not published" means BLS did not release that figure for the state, usually because too few employers were surveyed. "$239,200 or more" is the highest value BLS reports in the state tables.
Similar occupations by pay
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,730 a year
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$52,100 a year
- Community Health Workers$51,850 a year
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46,850 a year
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45,930 a year
- Religious Workers, All Other$45,280 a year
Common questions
How much do Counselors, All Other earn in the United States?
The median pay was $50,860 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,240 and the highest-paid 10% more than $91,940.
How many people work as Counselors, All Other?
About 28,580 jobs in the United States in May 2025, not counting the self-employed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked in November 2026. Figures are for employees, before tax, and leave out overtime pay and benefits. They are official statistics, not advice or a pay offer; see bls.gov/oes for the original tables.