Middle School Counselor Salary in the United States

Middle School Counselor Salary

How much does a Middle School Counselor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Middle School Counselor in the United States is $52,561. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,014 to $61,537, with most professionals earning between $40,054 and $69,710.

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Middle School Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $40,054 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $46,014 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $52,561 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $61,537 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $69,710 US April 01, 2025
25% $46,014 10% $40,054 90% $69,710 75% $61,537 $52,561 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Middle School Counselor ?

A school counselor works in primary (elementary and middle) schools and/or secondary schools to provide academic, career, college access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional competencies to all students through a school counseling program. School counselors in most countries have at least a master's degree in school counseling and state and/or national certification....

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    Academic Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Middle School Counselor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Academic Advising Director

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Middle School Counselor in the United States. The base salary for Middle School Counselor ranges from $46,014 to $61,537 with the average base salary of $52,561. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,014 to $61,537 with the average total cash compensation of $52,561.

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Skills associated with Middle School Counselor: Counseling, Community

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