School Counselor Salary in Washington
Based on 7K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$82,670
$39.745/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
+27.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $126K
7K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,980 |
| 25th percentile | $65,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,670 |
| 75th percentile | $104,690 |
| 90th percentile | $125,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,770 |
| 2023 | $80,260 |
| 2024 | $83,930 |
| 2025 | $82,670 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,770 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $80,260 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $83,930 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $82,670 | $64,937 |