Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $82,900 | $67,290 | +23% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.86 | $32.35 | +23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,957.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Alaska is $82,900, or about $39.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Alaska is +23% above the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 540 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $82,900, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.