EducationUpdated Q1 2025

School Counselor Salary
in Providence, RI

Support student academic achievement, social development, and college and career planning. Median salary in Providence: $62K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$62K
per year
Take-home: $40K

Salary range in Providence

Entry level (25th)$48,000
Median (50th)$62,000
Senior (75th)$80,000
Top earner (90th)$100,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Providence, Rhode Island.

Key facts for Providence

Median salary
$62K
annual
Take-home pay
$40K
after fed/state tax
COL index
118
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.99%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,550
per month
YoY growth
+3%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Providence School Counselor to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $62K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Providence

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
School Counselor salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$52K$57K$61K$66K$70K201920212023202520272029
2026
$64K
projected
2027
$65K
projected
2028
$67K
projected
2029
$68K
projected
2030
$70K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$62,000+$0
2028 projected$62,000+$0
2029 projected$62,000+$0
2030 projected$62,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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School Counselor Salary in Providence, Rhode Island: Complete Guide (2026)

The median School Counselor salary in Providence, RI is $62,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Providence–RI metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for School Counselor in Providence

Entry-level School Counselors in Providence with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $48,000 and $62,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $62,000 to $80,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $80,000 to $100,000 or more.

Cost of living in Providence for School Counselors

Providence has a cost of living index of 118 compared to the US national average of 100. Providence's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Rhode Island has a 5.99% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for School Counselor

Master's in School Counseling; state licensure. 10% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

School Counselor salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Providence (current)$62K118
Warwick115