Counselors, All Other Salary
Counselors, All Other earn a median $50,860 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
U.S. median
$50,860
$24.45 per hour
Range
$36,240 – $91,940
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
28,580
across the U.S.
▲2.1%
Pay trend: The median for counselors, all other in the U.S. rose from $49,830 (May 2024) to $50,860 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What counselors, all other do
All counselors not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.9% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,300
- Self-employed
- 39%
Employment of counselors, all other is projected to grow 5.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Counselors, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,046
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,587Monthly
$1,794Twice a month
$1,656Every 2 weeks
$20.70Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,923
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,153
- Medicare (1.45%)$737
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,046
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,240 | $17.42 | $31,299 |
| 25th percentile | $43,680 | $21.00 | $37,277 |
| Median (50th) | $50,860 | $24.45 | $43,046 |
| 75th percentile | $66,520 | $31.98 | $55,627 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $91,940 | $44.20 | $73,510 |
Best cities for counselors, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $48,830 | $39,801 | $35,046 | 4,170 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $48,830
Counselors, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93,720 | +8.7% | $69,764 | $79,950 – $108,620 | 90 |
| Utah | $93,530 | +155.6% | $71,386 | $28,950 – $127,330 | 150 |
| Georgia | $79,490 | +25.5% | $61,248 | $33,310 – $111,750 | 760 |
| Oregon | $78,750 | +3.5% | $58,170 | $60,680 – $99,570 | 120 |
| Virginia | $76,450 | −27.3% | $59,031 | $49,030 – $166,960 | 470 |
| New Jersey | $73,360 | −3.8% | $57,933 | $50,400 – $110,990 | 810 |
| Wisconsin | $71,390 | +1.3% | $56,650 | $46,690 – $93,230 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $69,860 | −14.0% | $57,873 | $43,390 – $93,070 | 80 |
| Washington | $69,530 | +19.5% | $57,744 | $43,250 – $107,060 | 120 |
| Colorado | $66,680 | −2.4% | $53,514 | $43,050 – $94,910 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $65,470 | −4.1% | $51,340 | $49,860 – $84,510 | 70 |
| Maine | $62,190 | −2.7% | $49,134 | $57,560 – $82,750 | 60 |
| Iowa | $61,080 | +34.4% | $49,589 | $34,100 – $93,520 | 90 |
| Arizona | $59,910 | +15.7% | $49,029 | $47,910 – $78,250 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,160 | −3.8% | $47,899 | $38,160 – $87,860 | 1,330 |
| New York | $58,500 | −14.7% | $46,623 | $36,960 – $91,680 | 470 |
| Massachusetts | $58,240 | +0.2% | $46,284 | $51,830 – $185,160 | 140 |
| Vermont | $56,220 | +6.9% | $45,903 | $49,960 – $84,100 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $55,140 | −12.5% | $44,334 | $31,200 – $108,400 | 60 |
| Texas | $54,450 | −1.4% | $45,931 | $30,990 – $77,870 | 2,550 |
| Mississippi | $54,090 | +22.8% | $44,210 | $33,220 – $63,010 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $53,310 | +2.7% | $43,541 | $38,440 – $96,760 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $52,280 | +10.9% | $42,610 | $28,370 – $67,710 | — |
| Tennessee | $51,900 | +0.0% | $43,882 | $27,750 – $62,250 | 740 |
| Illinois | $49,360 | −0.6% | $39,542 | $33,410 – $83,440 | 760 |
| Arkansas | $49,310 | +54.1% | $40,090 | $32,760 – $59,990 | 110 |
| Delaware | $48,990 | −39.3% | $39,501 | $34,730 – $89,590 | — |
| California | $48,850 | +3.9% | $39,815 | $39,140 – $99,760 | 10,770 |
| Louisiana | $47,830 | +4.0% | $39,563 | $34,140 – $70,380 | 1,510 |
| New Hampshire | $47,770 | +6.2% | $40,563 | $33,140 – $93,870 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $47,740 | −8.3% | $38,804 | $38,550 – $82,900 | 650 |
| Alabama | $47,580 | +49.1% | $38,297 | $30,490 – $51,300 | 120 |
| Maryland | $46,840 | −23.4% | $37,955 | $33,000 – $93,830 | 1,750 |
| Florida | $45,880 | +1.3% | $39,045 | $35,830 – $55,540 | 1,230 |
| Ohio | $45,840 | +24.0% | $38,534 | $30,040 – $66,620 | 330 |
| Nevada | $45,440 | +16.6% | $38,691 | $31,780 – $68,120 | 280 |
| Indiana | $45,360 | −12.4% | $37,318 | $28,760 – $79,380 | 70 |
| Alaska | $45,060 | −10.8% | $38,386 | $38,340 – $53,630 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $44,810 | +7.4% | $36,895 | $27,670 – $69,180 | 220 |
| Missouri | $43,680 | +11.0% | $36,161 | $36,320 – $95,610 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $40,530 | — | $33,781 | $38,580 – $70,140 | — |
| Kentucky | $40,230 | +0.6% | $33,214 | $15,170 – $84,530 | 70 |
| Montana | $39,260 | +3.0% | $32,637 | $38,090 – $81,530 | 110 |
| Michigan | $37,390 | −20.1% | $30,885 | $35,920 – $68,570 | 470 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,850 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,350 | Master's degree | +18.4% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,330 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $66,940 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Community Health Worker | $51,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $60,280 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselors, all other make?
The national median salary for counselors, all other is $50,860 a year ($24.45 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,240 and the top 10% earn over $91,940. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays counselors, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $93,720. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many counselors, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 28,580 people work as counselors, all other nationwide.