School Counselor Salary in California
Based on 44K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$94,320
$45.346/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
+45.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $149K
44K employed in California
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,850 |
| 25th percentile | $66,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $94,320 |
| 75th percentile | $122,160 |
| 90th percentile | $149,290 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,240 |
| 2023 | $77,640 |
| 2024 | $94,320 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,240 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $77,640 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $94,320 | $65,026 |