How much does a counselor make in Minnesota?
$47,740a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Minnesota. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $47,740Highest 10%: $82,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| Median | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $82,900 | $39.86 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,920 |
| Duluth, MN | $40,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 28. California | $48,850 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $22.95 ($47,740 a year).
Do counselors make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $47,740 against $50,860 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for counselor pay?
Minnesota ranks 31 of 44 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays counselors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $47,920 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.