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School counselors in North Carolina typically earn a salary that is considered competitive within the state’s education sector – median salary of $67,668 (Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2025) and projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034.
Factors that influence their salary include:
While school counseling is a rewarding profession, it’s important to consider these factors when evaluating the potential salary.
| Metro Area | # Employed | Mean Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 350 | $65,902 |
| Burlington, NC | 190 | $69,123 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 2,070 | $71,641 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 740 | $69,469 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 320 | $66,952 |
| Goldsboro, NC | 100 | $65,054 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 660 | $67,131 |
| Greenville, NC | 190 | $68,479 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 200 | $66,164 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 120 | $62,752 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1,320 | $74,815 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 120 | $63,742 |
| Wilmington, NC | 370 | $64,780 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 540 | $66,510 | Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2025 |
| Metro Area | # Employed | Mean Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 600 | $64,768 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 600 | $62,155 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 680 | $64,398 | Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2025 |
