Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Indiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,260 | $67,290 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.49 | $32.35 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $63,516.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Indiana is $59,260, or about $28.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Indiana is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Indiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,610 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $59,260, Indiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 357 of the 753 occupations reported in Indiana — higher than 53% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Social Workers, All Other at $84,570, Healthcare Social Workers at $64,580, Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists at $60,170 — all figures are median annual wages for Indiana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Indiana 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 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 357 of the 753 occupations reported in Indiana — higher than 53% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Indiana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | $84,570 | $460 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $64,580 | $3,890 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,170 | $2,270 |
| Clergy | $59,020 | $1,060 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $58,490 | $670 |
| Health Education Specialists | $58,170 | $1,380 |
Indiana 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 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 753 occupations in Indiana.