How much does a counselor make in Ohio?
$45,840a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Ohio. That is $22.04 an hour or $3,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.04
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,040Median: $45,840Highest 10%: $66,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| 25th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $45,840 | $22.04 | |
| 75th | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| 90th | $66,620 | $32.03 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $52,140 |
| Huntington, WV | $47,340 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,930 |
| Toledo, OH | $34,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 32. Alabama | $47,580 |
| 33. Maryland | $46,840 |
| 34. Florida | $45,880 |
| 35. Ohio | $45,840 |
| 36. Nevada | $45,440 |
| 37. Indiana | $45,360 |
| 38. Alaska | $45,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $22.04 ($45,840 a year).
Do counselors make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $45,840 against $50,860 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Ohio rank for counselor pay?
Ohio ranks 35 of 44 states.
Which city in Ohio pays counselors the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $52,140 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.