Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,320 | $67,290 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.00 | $32.35 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $63,162.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Idaho is $60,320, or about $29.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Idaho is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,990 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $60,320, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 273 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 56% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Social Workers, All Other at $88,610, Healthcare Social Workers at $74,500, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors at $63,360 — all figures are median annual wages for Idaho.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Idaho 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 98.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 273 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 56% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Idaho | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | $88,610 | $210 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $74,500 | $750 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $63,360 | $2,990 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $62,700 | $140 |
| Health Education Specialists | $61,330 | $370 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,840 | $810 |
Idaho 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 98.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 617 occupations in Idaho.