The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counselors salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,230 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) counselors is $97,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $40,230.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,500 | 1.15% | 3.89% |
| 2016 | $61,780 | 1.29% | - |
| 2015 | $60,980 | 1.07% | - |
| 2014 | $60,330 | 0.07% | - |
| 2013 | $60,290 | 0.36% | - |
| 2012 | $60,070 | - | - |
The average salaries of counselors in 28 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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