School Counselor Salary in North Carolina
Based on 9K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$57,630
$27.707/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
-11.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $74K
9K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,400 |
| 25th percentile | $46,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,630 |
| 75th percentile | $63,460 |
| 90th percentile | $74,070 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,820 |
| 2023 | $51,920 |
| 2024 | $57,100 |
| 2025 | $57,630 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,820 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $51,920 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $57,100 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $57,630 | $64,937 |