Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,910 | $67,290 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.46 | $32.35 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,608.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in New Jersey is $77,910, or about $37.46 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. New Jersey is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,190 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $77,910, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.