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Compare school counselor (sc/ncc) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$65,026
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
6.5 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$92
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,530#33 | 6.5 yr#1 | $60#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $80,020#4 | 6.5 yr#1 | $200#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $57,940#42 | 6.5 yr#1 | $60#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $60,110#36 | 6.5 yr#1 | $75#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $94,320#1 | 6.5 yr#1 | $202.5#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $63,900#24 | 6.5 yr#1 | $90#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $70,400#12 | 6.5 yr#1 | $200#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $72,450#10 | 6.5 yr#1 | $100#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $80,280#3 | 6.5 yr#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $54,080#48 | 6.5 yr#1 | $75#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $63,990#23 | 6.5 yr#1 | $20#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $66,720#17 | 6.5 yr#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $60,340#34 | 6.5 yr#1 | $75#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $61,210#31 | 6.5 yr#1 | $150#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $56,470#45 | 6.5 yr#1 | $70#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $55,910#46 | 6.5 yr#1 | $40#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $58,430#41 | 6.5 yr#1 | $60#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $64,390#22 | 6.5 yr#1 | $85#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $67,070#16 | 6.5 yr#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $59,160#39 | 6.5 yr#1 | $100#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $74,970#8 | 6.5 yr#1 | $10#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $78,840#5 | 6.5 yr#1 | $100#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $63,240#26 | 6.5 yr#1 | $160#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $63,230#27 | 6.5 yr#1 | $90.25#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $59,630#37 | 6.5 yr#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $53,790#49 | 6.5 yr#1 | $100#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $59,480#38 | 6.5 yr#1 | $36#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $66,650#18 | 6.5 yr#1 | $55#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $64,960#21 | 6.5 yr#1 | $180#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $68,410#14 | 6.5 yr#1 | $130#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $77,940#6 | 6.5 yr#1 | $95#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $76,490#7 | 6.5 yr#1 | $150#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $69,900#13 | 6.5 yr#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $57,100#44 | 6.5 yr#1 | $70#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $60,330#35 | 6.5 yr#1 | $35#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $61,960#29 | 6.5 yr#1 | $200#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $51,140#51 | 6.5 yr#1 | $50#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $74,000#9 | 6.5 yr#1 | $192#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,460#30 | 6.5 yr#1 | $200#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $71,590#11 | 6.5 yr#1 | $100#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $57,400#43 | 6.5 yr#1 | $105#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $52,450#50 | 6.5 yr#1 | $60#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $59,090#40 | 6.5 yr#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $65,660#19 | 6.5 yr#1 | $77#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $62,500#28 | 6.5 yr#1 | $75#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $60,920#32 | 6.5 yr#1 | $200#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $67,350#15 | 6.5 yr#1 | $100#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $83,930#2 | 6.5 yr#1 | $39#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $55,420#47 | 6.5 yr#1 | $25#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $63,690#25 | 6.5 yr#1 | $125#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $65,070#20 | 6.5 yr#1 | $75#22 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.