School Counselor Salary in Alabama
Based on 5K+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$60,530
$29.101/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-6.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $87K
5K employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,110 |
| 25th percentile | $47,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,530 |
| 75th percentile | $74,080 |
| 90th percentile | $87,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,580 |
| 2023 | $61,160 |
| 2024 | $60,530 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,580 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $61,160 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $60,530 | $65,026 |