Counselors, All Other Salary in Maryland

Other counselors in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $71,510 a year) and the least in Baltimore ($50,740), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other counselors average at $54,130 and the median at $46,840 for 1,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,210.

Counselors, All Other average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$71,510
Hagerstown$54,280
Baltimore$50,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$71,510	$60,350	$54,020	$55,952	101
Hagerstown	$54,280	$57,470	$41,670	$43,427	94
Baltimore	$50,740	$45,210	$33,000	$40,751	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Counselors, All Other salary in other states

Counselors, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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.
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.

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