How much does a counselor make in Florida?
$45,880a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Florida. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $45,880Highest 10%: $55,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| Median | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 90th | $55,540 | $26.70 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Orlando, FL | $51,540 |
| Miami, FL | $45,880 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $44,940 |
| Gainesville, FL | $43,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $43,720 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 31. Minnesota | $47,740 |
| 32. Alabama | $47,580 |
| 33. Maryland | $46,840 |
| 34. Florida | $45,880 |
| 35. Ohio | $45,840 |
| 36. Nevada | $45,440 |
| 37. Indiana | $45,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $22.06 ($45,880 a year).
Do counselors make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $45,880 against $50,860 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Florida rank for counselor pay?
Florida ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Florida pays counselors the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median of $51,540 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.