How much does a counselor make in New Jersey?
$73,360a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in New Jersey. That is $35.27 an hour or $6,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.27
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,400Median: $73,360Highest 10%: $111,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| Median | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 75th | $87,360 | $42.00 | |
| 90th | $111,000 | $53.36 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $107,300 |
| New York, NY | $63,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $45,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 3. Georgia | $79,490 |
| 4. Oregon | $78,750 |
| 5. Virginia | $76,450 |
| 6. New Jersey | $73,360 |
| 7. Wisconsin | $71,390 |
| 8. North Dakota | $69,860 |
| 9. Washington | $69,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $35.27 ($73,360 a year).
Do counselors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $73,360 against $50,860 nationally, 44% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for counselor pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays counselors the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $107,300 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.