According to the U.S. Bureau for Labor Statistics,  the mean pay for school counselors was $61,000 per year or $27.42 per hour in 2019.4 The average school counselor salary differs by state. School counselors are in demand. The job outlook shows an expected 8% increase in employment for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors — an increase of 26,800 jobs — for a total of 360,400 jobs by 2029.4 This is a much higher growth rate than the average 4% in other career paths.