Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $80,470 | $67,290 | +20% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.69 | $32.35 | +20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $73,221.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in District of Columbia is $80,470, or about $38.69 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. District of Columbia is +20% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,690 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $80,470, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.