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School Counselor Salary in Oregon (2026)
$32.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,485/year ($4,207/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,990 School Counselor jobs in Oregon (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median School Counselor salary of $66,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,485 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $66,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,842 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,102 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,262 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,485 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,207 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Oregon?
- The median School Counselor salary in Oregon is $66,690 per year ($32.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,130 and $94,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $66,690, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $50,485 per year ($4,207 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 3,990 School Counselor jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.