School Counselor Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 2K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$80,280
$38.596/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
+23.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $113K
2K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,910 |
| 25th percentile | $61,930 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,280 |
| 75th percentile | $101,050 |
| 90th percentile | $113,160 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,340 |
| 2023 | $70,590 |
| 2024 | $80,280 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,340 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $70,590 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $80,280 | $65,026 |