Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,820 | $67,290 | +13% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.45 | $32.35 | +13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $72,210.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Maryland is $75,820, or about $36.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Maryland is +13% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Maryland typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,600 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $75,820, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.