Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,690 | $67,290 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.14 | $32.35 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,621.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Wisconsin is $62,690, or about $30.14 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Wisconsin is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Wisconsin typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,330 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $62,690, Wisconsin offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.