School Counselor Salary in New Jersey
Based on 8K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$77,940
$37.471/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
+19.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $113K
8K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,710 |
| 25th percentile | $64,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,940 |
| 75th percentile | $99,180 |
| 90th percentile | $113,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,960 |
| 2023 | $76,270 |
| 2024 | $77,940 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,960 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $76,270 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $77,940 | $65,026 |