Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Hampshire | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $71,080 | $67,290 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $34.17 | $32.35 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,215.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in New Hampshire is $71,080, or about $34.17 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. New Hampshire is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in New Hampshire typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,650 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $71,080, New Hampshire offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.