verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

School Counselor Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$64,780/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.14/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
6,530
public U.S. Median
$64,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,861 #37 of 51

School Counselor pay in Colorado, explained

School counselors in Colorado earn a median of $64,780 per year ($31.14 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $64,330. Entry-level workers earn around $48,690, while the most experienced school counselors reach about $97,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $64,780 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $64,780 is worth about $62,861 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #37 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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School Counselor pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,690
$23.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,780
$31.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,960
$47.10/hr

School Counselor pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $64,780 $62,861
New Mexico $77,880 $84,458 −$13,100
Wyoming $63,430 $68,432 +$1,350
Nebraska $62,500 $69,365 +$2,280
Utah $61,320 $62,025 +$3,460
Kansas $56,590 $62,830 +$8,190
Oklahoma $52,040 $59,242 +$12,740

School Counselor in Colorado: FAQ

How much do school counselors make in Colorado?

School counselors in Colorado earn a median of $64,780 per year ($31.14 per hour), compared with $64,330 nationally.

Does Colorado pay school counselors well?

At $64,780, Colorado pays 1% above the national median for school counselors. An estimated 6,530 work in the state.

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