School Counselor salary in Florida
See how much school counselors earn in Florida, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$57,000
Median hourly
$27
Employment
17,500
Comparison to national average
National median
$62,000
Florida median
$57,000
Difference
-8%
What that salary is really worth in Florida
Florida's cost of living is 103 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 3% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 112 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$57,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$55,340
vs national median
−$6,660
Adjusted for local prices, a school counselor in Florida has the buying power of roughly $55,340 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
No state income tax
Largest job markets
Miami, Orlando, Tampa
School Counselor pay in other states
Related careers in Florida
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Florida. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.