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School Counselor Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$56,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.21/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
3,100
public U.S. Median
$64,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,830 #38 of 51

School Counselor pay in Kansas, explained

School counselors in Kansas earn a median of $56,590 per year ($27.21 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $64,330. Entry-level workers earn around $42,020, while the most experienced school counselors reach about $77,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $56,590 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $56,590 is worth about $62,830 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #38 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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School Counselor pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,020
$20.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,590
$27.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,920
$37.46/hr

School Counselor pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $56,590 $62,830 —
Colorado $64,780 $62,861 −$8,190
Nebraska $62,500 $69,365 −$5,910
Missouri $58,040 $63,909 −$1,450
Oklahoma $52,040 $59,242 +$4,550

School Counselor in Kansas: FAQ

How much do school counselors make in Kansas?

School counselors in Kansas earn a median of $56,590 per year ($27.21 per hour), compared with $64,330 nationally.

Does Kansas pay school counselors well?

At $56,590, Kansas pays 12% below the national median for school counselors. An estimated 3,100 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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