Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $82,670 | $67,290 | +23% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.75 | $32.35 | +23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $77,262.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Washington is $82,670, or about $39.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Washington is +23% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Washington typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,610 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $82,670, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.