Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,930 | $67,290 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.43 | $32.35 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $75,548.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Massachusetts is $79,930, or about $38.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Massachusetts is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Massachusetts typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,460 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $79,930, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.