Counselors Wages
SOC 21-1010 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Counselors is $56,470 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $36,920 and the 90th percentile is $94,950, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
909,190
P10
$36,920
P25
$44,950
Median
$56,470
P75
$74,160
P90
$94,950
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Counselors have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,470 | $61,790 | $36,920 | $94,950 | 909,190 | — |
| 2022 | $51,180 | $58,400 | $34,860 | $89,290 | 834,740 | -9.37% |
| 2021 | $49,360 | $56,410 | $31,040 | $81,230 | 781,830 | -3.56% |
| 2020 | $50,270 | $54,780 | $30,470 | $85,670 | 774,270 | +1.84% |