Counselors, All Other pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,970 or more. The middle half of other counselors in Columbus earn between $65,350 and $78,270.
- $49K10th
- $65K25th
- $66KMedian
- $78K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,190 | $5,682 | $32.78 |
| Median | $65,540 | $5,462 | $31.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,350 | $5,446 | $31.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,270 | $6,522 | $37.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Counselors, All Other pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other counselors in Columbus earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($72,620) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($58,210). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $50,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $68,190 | $65,540 | $49,010 | $88,970 | 40 |
| Georgia | $72,620 | $79,490 | $33,310 | $111,750 | 760 |
| United States | $58,210 | $50,860 | $36,240 | $91,940 | 28,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Counselors, All Other salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $68,190, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $54,147 a year, or $4,512 a month and $2,083 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $54,147 | $4,512 |
| Working in AL | $53,941 | $4,495 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for other counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $68,190 buys what about $76,364 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Counselors, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($80,060).
Highest-paying cities for other counselors
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,850).
- Trenton, NJ$101,850
- Richmond, VA$99,730
- San Jose, CA$89,700
- Washington, DC$83,880
- Portland, OR$81,820
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Counselors, All Other salary in Columbus: questions
How much do other counselors make an hour in Columbus?
$32.79 an hour on average, and $31.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other counselors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other counselors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $54,147 a year ($4,512 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,190.
Do other counselors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($58,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1019; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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