How much does a counselor make in Delaware?
$48,990a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Delaware. That is $23.55 an hour or $4,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.55
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $48,990Highest 10%: $89,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $48,990 | $23.55 | |
| 75th | $82,590 | $39.71 | |
| 90th | $89,590 | $43.07 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 24. Tennessee | $51,900 |
| 25. Illinois | $49,360 |
| 26. Arkansas | $49,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $48,990 |
| 28. California | $48,850 |
| 29. Louisiana | $47,830 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $47,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $23.55 ($48,990 a year).
Do counselors make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $48,990 against $50,860 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Delaware rank for counselor pay?
Delaware ranks 27 of 44 states.
Which city in Delaware pays counselors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $52,300 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.