Ohio School Counselor Salary Guide - 2025

School Counselor Certification

by School Counselor Certification Staff

Updated: November 1st, 2024

School counselors in Ohio typically earn a salary that is considered competitive within the state’s education sector – median salary of $79,833 (Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023) and projected to grow 4.7% from 2022 to 2032. However, it’s important to note that specific salaries can vary depending on factors like experience, education level, location within Ohio, and the type of school (e.g., public, private, district size).

While the average salary may be reasonable, it’s essential to consider the overall cost of living in different regions of Ohio. In areas with a higher cost of living, the salary might not be as substantial when factoring in expenses like housing, transportation, and utilities.

Additionally, the role of a school counselor often involves long hours, a heavy workload, and significant emotional demands. Therefore, it’s important to weigh the salary against the job’s responsibilities and potential challenges.

Ohio School Counselor Salaries – Visualized

School Counselors Salaries in urban areas of Ohio

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Akron, OH840$77,753
Canton-Massillon, OH360$77,021
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN2,190$78,334
Cleveland-Elyria, OH2,270$82,506
Columbus, OH2,190$85,677
Dayton, OH980$77,777
Lima, OH120$74,977
Mansfield, OH130$69,539
Springfield, OH110$77,231
Toledo, OH710$78,334
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA370$74,558
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023

School Counselors Salaries in rural areas of Ohio

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area430$81,181
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area570$74,744
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area280$78,137
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area620$77,904
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023