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School Counselor Salary in Missouri (2026)
$27.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,025/year ($3,919/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,890 School Counselor jobs in Missouri (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median School Counselor salary of $58,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,025 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,785 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,440 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,791 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,025 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Missouri?
- The median School Counselor salary in Missouri is $58,040 per year ($27.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,620 and $65,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $58,040, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $47,025 per year ($3,919 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 8,890 School Counselor jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.