School Counselor Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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School Counselor Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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How much does a School Counselor make in Bakersfield, CA? (2025)

As of August 01, 2025, School Counselors in Bakersfield, CA earn an average annual salary of $50,764 with an hourly rate of $24. Salary ranges from $42,119 (10th percentile) to $64,921 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $46,239 (25th percentile) and $58,174 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.

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75th Percentile $58,174 $4,848 $1,119 $28
Average $50,764 $4,230 $976 $24
25th Percentile $46,239 $3,853 $889 $22
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$46,239
Average $50,764/year
$58,174
$3,853
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$889
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75th Percentile $58,174 $4,848 $1,119 $28
Average $50,764 $4,230 $976 $24
25th Percentile $46,239 $3,853 $889 $22

How does experience level affect a School Counselor's Salary?

An entry-level School Counselor with under 1 year experience makes about $50,426. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level School Counselor makes around $50,985. After 2-4 years, the School Counselor pay rises to about $52,644. Those senior School Counselor with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $52,976, and those School Counselor having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $53,197 on average.

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Entry Level School Counselor $50,426
Intermediate Level School Counselor $50,985
Senior Level School Counselor $52,644
Specialist Level School Counselor $52,976
Expert Level School Counselor $53,197
$50,426 0 yr
$50,985 < 2 yrs
$52,644 2-4 yrs
$52,976 5-8 yrs
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