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School Counselor Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$59,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.74/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
2,310
public U.S. Median
$64,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,751 #16 of 51

School Counselor pay in Arkansas, explained

School counselors in Arkansas earn a median of $59,770 per year ($28.74 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $64,330. Entry-level workers earn around $38,520, while the most experienced school counselors reach about $78,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $59,770 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $59,770 is worth about $68,751 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #16 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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School Counselor pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,520
$18.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,770
$28.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,070
$37.53/hr

School Counselor pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $59,770 $68,751 —
Texas $67,900 $69,959 −$8,130
Louisiana $61,870 $70,142 −$2,100
Tennessee $59,960 $65,266 −$190
Mississippi $58,710 $67,519 +$1,060
Missouri $58,040 $63,909 +$1,730
Oklahoma $52,040 $59,242 +$7,730

School Counselor in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do school counselors make in Arkansas?

School counselors in Arkansas earn a median of $59,770 per year ($28.74 per hour), compared with $64,330 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay school counselors well?

At $59,770, Arkansas pays 7% below the national median for school counselors. An estimated 2,310 work in the state.

School Counselor salary in other states

California · $86,500 Alaska · $82,900 Washington · $82,670 District of Columbia · $80,470 Massachusetts · $79,930 New Jersey · $77,910 New Mexico · $77,880 Maryland · $75,820 Rhode Island · $75,000 Delaware · $74,070 Connecticut · $73,910 New York · $71,610

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