Hourly Wage for School Counselor Salary in the United States

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How much does a School Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a School Counselor in the United States is $31 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $27 and $36. Hourly rate 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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What is a School Counselor?

The role of a School Counselor is critical. 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. The roles of school counselors are expanding and changing with time As roles change, counselors are adjusting to figure out best ways to help students prosper in the academic field along with how to flourish in other aspects of life. School counselors help with academics but also are able to help reduce a...

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High School Counselor 24-25 SY
AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Richmond , CA
Position Summary The School Counselor will be responsible for providing services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned students that includes students who are struggling ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago
Clinical Supervisor & Lead School Counselor (24-25SY)
Lighthouse Community Public Schools - Oakland , CA
The Opportunity Lead School Counselor & Clinical Supervisor Lighthouse Community Charter School is looking for a Lead School Counselor & Clinical Supervisor who is relentlessly committed to ensuring ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
School Counselor
Exceptional Childrens Foundation - Culver City , CA
School Counselor Reports to: School Counseling Program Supervisor Department: School Counseling Location: Culver City, CA 90230 FLSA Status: Exempt/B Compensation : $66,560 - $71,000 , based on 10 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
School Counselor
Sinai Akiba Academy - Los Angeles , CA
The Counselor will work to develop and implement school-wide, grade level, group, and individual social and emotional support programs, as well as provide resources for our school community. The ...
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School Counselor / Social Worker - AAU - Full-time
Athlos Academy - Herriman , UT
School Counselor / Social Worker Organization: Athlos Academy Location: Utah Reports to: SPED Director / Executive Director Hiring Status: At-Will FLSA Status: Exempt FTE: 1.0 or 0.5 Schedule: Monday ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
Outdoor Science School Counselor - Spring 2024
Boy Scouts of America - Orange County Council - Orange , CA
Hiring now with projected end date of May 24, 2024 GENERAL The Outdoor Science School Counselor is responsible to the Program Directors and works to instruct and lead participants in their activities ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of School Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for School Counselor ranges from $27 to $36 with the average hourly pay of $31. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $27 to $36 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $31.

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