School Counselor Salary in New Jersey
Based on 8K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$77,910
$37.457/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
+20.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $109K
8K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,850 |
| 25th percentile | $64,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,910 |
| 75th percentile | $98,490 |
| 90th percentile | $108,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,960 |
| 2023 | $76,270 |
| 2024 | $77,940 |
| 2025 | $77,910 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,960 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $76,270 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $77,940 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $77,910 | $64,937 |