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School Counselor Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$31.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,217/year ($4,268/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,200 School Counselor jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median School Counselor salary of $64,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,217 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $64,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,572 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,942 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,869 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,217 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,268 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Minnesota?
- The median School Counselor salary in Minnesota is $64,600 per year ($31.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,390 and $78,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $64,600, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $51,217 per year ($4,268 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 4,200 School Counselor jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.