Assistant Municipal Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Municipal Counselor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Municipal Counselor in the United States is $36,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Assistant Municipal Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,204
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,169 to $38,883
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,199
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Assistant Municipal Counselor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,883 $3,240 $748 $19
Average $36,333 $3,028 $699 $17
25th Percentile $34,169 $2,847 $657 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Municipal Counselor Salaries

An Assistant Municipal Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Municipal Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Municipal Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,069
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,136
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,979
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,970
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,041
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Municipal Counselor$35,069
Intermediate Level Assistant Municipal Counselor$35,136
Senior Level Assistant Municipal Counselor$35,979
Specialist Level Assistant Municipal Counselor$36,970
Expert Level Assistant Municipal Counselor$37,041
$35,069 0 yr
$35,136 < 2 yrs
$35,979 2-4 yrs
$36,970 5-8 yrs
$37,041 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Municipal Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Municipal Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,228.
  • California: $40,075.
  • Massachusetts: $39,541.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Municipal Counselors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,827
  • San Francisco: $45,376
  • Oakland: $44,370

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Municipal Counselor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 3.54% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Oral Hygiene (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): The practice of keeping your mouth clean and disease-free. It involves brushing and flossing your teeth as well as visiting your dentist regularly for dental X-rays, exams and cleanings.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.61%
Acute Care 3.54%
Oral Hygiene 2.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Municipal Counselor's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 62%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 51%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$58,860
62%
Partnering
$54,863
51%
Dedication
$47,960
32%
Coordination
$46,506
28%
Initiative
$46,143
27%
Leadership
$45,053
24%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Municipal Counselor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Municipal Counselors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Municipal Counselor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,193 and $37,167).

Assistant Municipal Counselor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Municipal Counselor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 81.6%
Associates 9.2%
Bachelors 5.0%
Masters 0.8%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Assistant Municipal Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Municipal Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Municipal Counselor

Salaries for an Assistant Municipal Counselor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,298 in 2023 to around $39,029 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Municipal Counselor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Municipal Counselor Over Time

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2024
$39,720
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