Creative & Education Waldorf, MD Pop. 77,000

School Counselor Salary in Waldorf, Maryland

The median school counselor salary in Waldorf, MD is $63,147 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.5% below the Maryland state average.

City Median
$63,147
vs State Avg
$-3,007
vs National
+$3,007
Cost of Living
105%

School Counselor Salary in Waldorf by Experience

In Waldorf, an entry-level school counselor earns around $42,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $89,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$42,000
+$2,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$63,000
+$3,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$89,250
+$4,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Waldorf, MD

Percentile Waldorf
10th Percentile $40,110
25th Percentile $49,350
Median (50th) $63,147
75th Percentile $80,010
90th Percentile $99,540

School Counselor Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$73,371
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$70,965
Pop. 104,681
Germantown, MD
$69,161
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$64,951
Pop. 585,708

How to Become a School Counselor in Waldorf

Education

Most school counselor positions require a master's degree. Waldorf and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

CounselingCollege PlanningCrisis InterventionGroup FacilitationActive ListeningStudent Assessment

Job Outlook

Nationally, school counselor employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Waldorf may vary based on local industry and population growth.