School Counselor Salary in Tennessee
Based on 6K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$59,960
$28.827/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
-7.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $85K
6K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,410 |
| 25th percentile | $48,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,960 |
| 75th percentile | $69,820 |
| 90th percentile | $84,550 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,220 |
| 2023 | $52,850 |
| 2024 | $59,090 |
| 2025 | $59,960 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,220 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $52,850 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $59,090 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $59,960 | $64,937 |