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Best states for a senior counselor
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Christine Suniti Bhat
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It seems like senior counselors are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for senior counselors aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for senior counselor jobs.
Alaska is the best state for jobs for senior counselors, and Kansas is the worst. The most common pay in Alaska is $174,260, while the median pay in Kansas is $97,843.We found that Alaska is the best state for senior counselor jobs, whereas Kansas is the worst.
10 best states for senior counselors in 2025
1. Alaska
Total senior counselor jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $174,260 Lowest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $247,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
2. Washington
Total senior counselor jobs: 338 Average annual salary: $161,785 Lowest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $248,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
3. New York
Total senior counselor jobs: 792 Average annual salary: $153,047 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $218,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
4. Vermont
Total senior counselor jobs: 27 Average annual salary: $156,288 Lowest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $222,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
5. Oregon
Total senior counselor jobs: 153 Average annual salary: $154,528 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $240,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
6. Wyoming
Total senior counselor jobs: 32 Average annual salary: $132,498 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $219,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
7. Delaware
Total senior counselor jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $143,076 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
8. West Virginia
Total senior counselor jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $166,227 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $240,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
9. New Hampshire
Total senior counselor jobs: 57 Average annual salary: $147,237 Lowest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $210,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
10. District of Columbia
Total senior counselor jobs: 89 Average annual salary: $148,445 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior counselor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $174,260 | $122,000 | 739,795 | 36 |
| 2 | Washington | $161,785 | $105,000 | 7,405,743 | 338 |
| 3 | New York | $153,047 | $107,000 | 19,849,399 | 792 |
| 4 | Vermont | $156,288 | $109,000 | 623,657 | 27 |
| 5 | Oregon | $154,528 | $99,000 | 4,142,776 | 153 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $132,498 | $79,000 | 579,315 | 32 |
| 7 | Delaware | $143,076 | $98,000 | 961,939 | 58 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $166,227 | $115,000 | 1,815,857 | 35 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $147,237 | $103,000 | 1,342,795 | 57 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $148,445 | $102,000 | 693,972 | 89 |
| 11 | California | $153,360 | $97,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,163 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $143,655 | $99,000 | 9,005,644 | 362 |
| 13 | Maine | $144,036 | $101,000 | 1,335,907 | 47 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $158,028 | $102,000 | 2,984,100 | 40 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $148,913 | $104,000 | 1,059,639 | 31 |
| 16 | Idaho | $133,891 | $81,000 | 1,716,943 | 59 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $129,511 | $88,000 | 12,805,537 | 662 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $139,497 | $90,000 | 5,795,483 | 146 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $125,400 | $77,000 | 755,393 | 37 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $132,465 | $91,000 | 3,588,184 | 222 |
| 21 | Arizona | $121,565 | $72,000 | 7,016,270 | 306 |
| 22 | Maryland | $135,075 | $92,000 | 6,052,177 | 266 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $132,321 | $86,000 | 10,273,419 | 245 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $124,816 | $78,000 | 5,024,369 | 172 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $138,577 | $96,000 | 6,859,819 | 289 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $128,061 | $79,000 | 5,576,606 | 226 |
| 27 | Michigan | $126,442 | $83,000 | 9,962,311 | 232 |
| 28 | Montana | $114,456 | $66,000 | 1,050,493 | 72 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $125,560 | $76,000 | 1,920,076 | 50 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $119,739 | $74,000 | 6,715,984 | 191 |
| 31 | Florida | $116,506 | $67,000 | 20,984,400 | 743 |
| 32 | Illinois | $121,075 | $76,000 | 12,802,023 | 470 |
| 33 | Virginia | $129,614 | $87,000 | 8,470,020 | 296 |
| 34 | Colorado | $118,157 | $69,000 | 5,607,154 | 234 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $117,920 | $70,000 | 869,666 | 27 |
| 36 | Georgia | $116,061 | $71,000 | 10,429,379 | 382 |
| 37 | Indiana | $114,940 | $72,000 | 6,666,818 | 176 |
| 38 | Missouri | $119,500 | $73,000 | 6,113,532 | 127 |
| 39 | Nevada | $103,218 | $59,000 | 2,998,039 | 78 |
| 40 | Ohio | $112,477 | $73,000 | 11,658,609 | 235 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $109,179 | $68,000 | 4,454,189 | 93 |
| 42 | Iowa | $102,355 | $61,000 | 3,145,711 | 125 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $83,459 | $46,000 | 4,684,333 | 139 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $99,944 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 68 |
| 45 | Alabama | $106,548 | $63,000 | 4,874,747 | 102 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $60,838 | $42,000 | 1,427,538 | 35 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $102,599 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 72 |
| 48 | Utah | $103,079 | $58,000 | 3,101,833 | 60 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $94,552 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 69 |
| 50 | Texas | $88,632 | $49,000 | 28,304,596 | 581 |
| 51 | Kansas | $97,843 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 67 |
Highest paying states for senior counselors
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Counselor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $174,260 |
| 2 | Washington | $161,785 |
| 3 | New York | $153,047 |
| 4 | Vermont | $156,288 |
| 5 | Oregon | $154,528 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $132,498 |
| 7 | Delaware | $143,076 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $166,227 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $147,237 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $148,445 |
| 11 | California | $153,360 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $143,655 |
| 13 | Maine | $144,036 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $158,028 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $148,913 |
| 16 | Idaho | $133,891 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $129,511 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $139,497 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $125,400 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $132,465 |
| 21 | Arizona | $121,565 |
| 22 | Maryland | $135,075 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $132,321 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $124,816 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $138,577 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $128,061 |
| 27 | Michigan | $126,442 |
| 28 | Montana | $114,456 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $125,560 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $119,739 |
| 31 | Florida | $116,506 |
| 32 | Illinois | $121,075 |
| 33 | Virginia | $129,614 |
| 34 | Colorado | $118,157 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $117,920 |
| 36 | Georgia | $116,061 |
| 37 | Indiana | $114,940 |
| 38 | Missouri | $119,500 |
| 39 | Nevada | $103,218 |
| 40 | Ohio | $112,477 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $109,179 |
| 42 | Iowa | $102,355 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $83,459 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $99,944 |
| 45 | Alabama | $106,548 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $60,838 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $102,599 |
| 48 | Utah | $103,079 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $94,552 |
| 50 | Texas | $88,632 |
| 51 | Kansas | $97,843 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior counselors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior counselors to find work opportunities?
Christine Suniti Bhat
Counseling and Higher Education, Ohio University
Regions and states experiencing a growth in population would be the places for graduates to find work opportunities in the field upon graduation. In the past year, for example, I noticed that there were several job openings in Nashville, Tennessee. In prior years, there seemed to be many opportunities for our graduates in North Carolina.
If students are not restricted geographically, there will continue to be opportunities for them in the country as well as internationally. Further, graduates of school counseling programs should be aware of related jobs that they may be well-suited for, including positions such as Academic Advisor, Academic Counselor, Admissions Counselor, and Career Counselor at universities.
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Updated January 8, 2025