Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,000 | $67,290 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.06 | $32.35 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $73,314.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Rhode Island is $75,000, or about $36.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Rhode Island is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,340 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $75,000, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.