School Counselor Salary in South Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$57,400
$27.596/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-11.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $84K
7K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,930 |
| 25th percentile | $45,690 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,400 |
| 75th percentile | $74,250 |
| 90th percentile | $83,930 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,050 |
| 2023 | $52,330 |
| 2024 | $57,400 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,050 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $52,330 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $57,400 | $65,026 |