Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,880 | $67,290 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.44 | $32.35 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $84,469.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in New Mexico is $77,880, or about $37.44 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. New Mexico is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in New Mexico typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,780 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $77,880, New Mexico offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.