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School Counselor Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$38.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,064/year ($5,089/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,460 School Counselor jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median School Counselor salary of $79,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,064 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,755 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,115 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,997 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,064 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,089 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Massachusetts?
- The median School Counselor salary in Massachusetts is $79,930 per year ($38.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,810 and $100,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $79,930, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $61,064 per year ($5,089 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 11,460 School Counselor jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.