Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $71,610 | $67,290 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $34.43 | $32.35 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,367.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in New York is $71,610, or about $34.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. New York is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 23,380 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $71,610, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.