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Guidance Counselor Salary

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Updated: 7 May 2013
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Guidance Counselor 2013 Total Pay (?
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$29,312 - $71,150
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Salary$29,361 - $71,831  
   
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$29,312 - $71,150  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 7 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 103

Guidance Counselor Tasks

  • Evaluate student abilities, interest and talents to develop academic and career goals.
  • Conduct interviews and administer aptitude and interest tests.
  • Help students to understand and deal with social, behavioral and personal problems.
  • Advise students on college majors, admission requirements, financial aid and technical school options.
  • Maintain student records as required by law, district and administrative regulations.
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Companies and Industries for Guidance Counselor Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Public K-12 Education$33,036 - $70,258
Education$32,905 - $70,104
College or University$32,863 - $69,739
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Key Statistics for Guidance Counselor Salaries and Jobs

Female
78%
female alumni
 
Male
22%
male alumni
Salary:$34,755 - $54,253 $35,972 - $62,741
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
7%
1-4 years
43%
5-9 years
17%
10-19 years
23%
20 years or more
10%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 84% dental benefits Dental: 68%
vision benefits Vision: 57% employee benefits None: 15%

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$29,312 - $71,150
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$21,338 - $43,640
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Mental Health Counselor
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Guidance Counselor

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$29,312 - $71,150
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Guidance Counselor, Secondary School
$30,809 - $69,346
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$29,059 - $61,452
Guidance Counselor, Elementary School
$29,826 - $63,364
 

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