School Counselor Salary in South Carolina
Based on 6K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$60,340
$29.01/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
-7.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $86K
6K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,800 |
| 25th percentile | $47,970 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,340 |
| 75th percentile | $75,780 |
| 90th percentile | $86,250 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,050 |
| 2023 | $52,330 |
| 2024 | $57,400 |
| 2025 | $60,340 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,050 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $52,330 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $57,400 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $60,340 | $64,937 |