Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 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.