Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $64,600 | $67,290 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.06 | $32.35 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $65,517.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Minnesota is $64,600, or about $31.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Minnesota is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Minnesota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,200 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $64,600, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.