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School Counselor Salary in Mississippi

Explore school counselor salaries in Mississippi including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.

Median Salary in MS
$59,569
Monthly: $4,964
Biweekly: $2,291
Entry Level
$40,038
Monthly: $3,337
Biweekly: $1,540
Senior Level
$82,029
Monthly: $6,836
Biweekly: $3,155
Job Growth
13%
Projected 10-year growth

Salary Breakdown

Pay PeriodEntry LevelMedianSenior
Annual$40,038$59,569$82,029
Monthly$3,337$4,964$6,836
Biweekly$1,540$2,291$3,155
Weekly$770$1,146$1,577
Hourly$19$29$39

MS vs National Comparison

National Median
$76,370
MS Median
$59,569
Difference
-$16,801
Multiplier
0.78x
National
MS

About This Career

Provide counseling and guidance services to students.

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling; Certification required

Key Skills

CounselingStudent SupportCrisis InterventionCollege/Career Guidance

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