How much does a counselor make in Monroe?
$49,740a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.91
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $49,740Highest 10%: $68,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 75th | $57,860 | $27.82 | |
| 90th | $68,740 | $33.05 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Shreveport, LA | $55,970 |
| Houma, LA | $49,390 |
| Alexandria, LA | $49,220 |
| New Orleans, LA | $48,620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,460 |
| Hammond, LA | $46,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $23.91 ($49,740 a year).
Do counselors make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $49,740 against $50,860 nationally, 2% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $47,830, so Monroe pays 4% more.
Where does Monroe rank for counselor pay?
55 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,740 or more.
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.