Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kentucky | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $64,350 | $67,290 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.94 | $32.35 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,341.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Kentucky is $64,350, or about $30.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Kentucky is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Kentucky typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,030 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $64,350, Kentucky offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.