School Counselor Salary in North Carolina
Based on 10K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$57,100
$27.452/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-12.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $75K
10K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,580 |
| 25th percentile | $46,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,100 |
| 75th percentile | $64,160 |
| 90th percentile | $74,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,820 |
| 2023 | $51,920 |
| 2024 | $57,100 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,820 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $51,920 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $57,100 | $65,026 |