Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Nevada | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $66,710 | $67,290 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $32.07 | $32.35 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,710.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Nevada is $66,710, or about $32.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Nevada is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Nevada typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,250 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $66,710, Nevada offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 266 of the 669 occupations reported in Nevada — higher than 60% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Social Workers, All Other at $121,830, Healthcare Social Workers at $78,470, Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists at $75,840 — all figures are median annual wages for Nevada.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 266 of the 669 occupations reported in Nevada — higher than 60% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Nevada | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | $121,830 | $370 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,470 | $1,160 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $75,840 | $780 |
| Clergy | $73,910 | $210 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $62,900 | $1,100 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $62,460 | $90 |
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 669 occupations in Nevada.