How much does a counselor make in Alabama?
$47,580a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Alabama. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,490Median: $47,580Highest 10%: $51,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,490 | $14.66 | |
| 25th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| Median | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 90th | $51,300 | $24.66 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $65,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 29. Louisiana | $47,830 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $47,770 |
| 31. Minnesota | $47,740 |
| 32. Alabama | $47,580 |
| 33. Maryland | $46,840 |
| 34. Florida | $45,880 |
| 35. Ohio | $45,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.88 ($47,580 a year).
Do counselors make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $47,580 against $50,860 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Alabama rank for counselor pay?
Alabama ranks 32 of 44 states.
Which city in Alabama pays counselors the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $65,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.