How much does a Middle School Counselor make in San Jose, CA? The average Middle School Counselor salary in San Jose, CA is $70,356 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,963 and $81,137. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Middle School Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $52,410 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $60,963 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $70,356 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $81,137 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Middle School Counselor Salary $90,953 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25% $60,963 10% $52,410 90% $90,953 75% $81,137 $70,356 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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  1. Down a level:

    Academic Advisor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Middle School Counselor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  3. Up a level:

    Academic Advising Director

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Middle School Counselor: Counseling, Community

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