Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,720 | $67,290 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.63 | $32.35 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,168.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Georgia is $63,720, or about $30.63 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Georgia is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,460 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $63,720, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.