Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,570 | $67,290 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.64 | $32.35 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,083.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Alabama is $59,570, or about $28.64 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Alabama is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,410 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $59,570, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 294 of the 690 occupations reported in Alabama — higher than 57% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Social Workers, All Other at $94,270, Directors, Religious Activities and Education at $79,310, Health Education Specialists at $65,210 — all figures are median annual wages for Alabama.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Alabama levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 88.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 294 of the 690 occupations reported in Alabama — higher than 57% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Alabama | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | $94,270 | $400 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $79,310 | $90 |
| Health Education Specialists | $65,210 | $540 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,050 | $1,080 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $60,000 | $2,850 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $54,040 | $540 |
Alabama levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 88.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 690 occupations in Alabama.