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School Counselor Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$36.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,200/year ($4,933/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,340 School Counselor jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median School Counselor salary of $75,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,200 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,738 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,393 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,200 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Rhode Island?
- The median School Counselor salary in Rhode Island is $75,000 per year ($36.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,710 and $90,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $75,000, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $59,200 per year ($4,933 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,340 School Counselor jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.