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School Counselor Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$60,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.00/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,990
public U.S. Median
$64,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,166 #36 of 51

School Counselor pay in Idaho, explained

School counselors in Idaho earn a median of $60,320 per year ($29.00 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $64,330. Entry-level workers earn around $46,710, while the most experienced school counselors reach about $79,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $60,320 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $60,320 is worth about $63,166 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #36 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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School Counselor pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,710
$22.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,320
$29.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,620
$38.28/hr

School Counselor pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $60,320 $63,166
Washington $82,670 $77,252 −$22,350
Nevada $66,710 $66,724 −$6,390
Oregon $66,690 $64,521 −$6,370
Wyoming $63,430 $68,432 −$3,110
Utah $61,320 $62,025 −$1,000
Montana $57,900 $61,176 +$2,420

School Counselor in Idaho: FAQ

How much do school counselors make in Idaho?

School counselors in Idaho earn a median of $60,320 per year ($29.00 per hour), compared with $64,330 nationally.

Does Idaho pay school counselors well?

At $60,320, Idaho pays 6% below the national median for school counselors. An estimated 1,990 work in the state.

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