Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,960 | $67,290 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.83 | $32.35 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $65,245.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Tennessee is $59,960, or about $28.83 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Tennessee is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,470 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $59,960, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 317 of the 730 occupations reported in Tennessee — higher than 57% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Directors, Religious Activities and Education at $61,940, Healthcare Social Workers at $61,240, Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists at $58,010 — all figures are median annual wages for Tennessee.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 92.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, school counselors rank 317 of the 730 occupations reported in Tennessee — higher than 57% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Tennessee | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $61,940 | $130 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $61,240 | $5,970 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $58,010 | $2,120 |
| Clergy | $57,260 | $710 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $56,310 | $7,870 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $53,850 | $1,940 |
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 92.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 730 occupations in Tennessee.