Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,960 | $67,290 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.35 | $32.35 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,247.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in North Dakota is $58,960, or about $28.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. North Dakota is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 840 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $58,960, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 311 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 44% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Social Workers, All Other at $81,330, Counselors, All Other at $69,860, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors at $68,630 — all figures are median annual wages for North Dakota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. North Dakota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 94.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 311 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 44% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in North Dakota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | $81,330 | $110 |
| Counselors, All Other | $69,860 | $80 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $68,630 | $1,290 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $65,140 | $250 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,560 | $870 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $63,490 | $170 |
North Dakota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 94.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 556 occupations in North Dakota.