Counselors, All Other pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,970 or more. The middle half of other counselors in Durham earn between $51,020 and $67,710.
- $46K10th
- $51K25th
- $57KMedian
- $68K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,620 | $5,052 | $29.14 |
| Median | $57,030 | $4,752 | $27.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,710 | $5,642 | $32.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Counselors, All Other pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other counselors in Durham earn 20% more than the North Carolina average ($50,700) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($58,210). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $50,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $60,620 | $57,030 | $46,280 | $77,970 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $50,700 | $52,280 | $28,370 | $67,710 | n/a |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $60,620, a single filer in Durham takes home about $48,978 a year, or $4,082 a month and $1,884 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for other counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $60,620 buys what about $62,128 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Counselors, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Durham: questions
How much do other counselors make an hour in Durham?
$29.14 an hour on average, and $27.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other counselors salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other counselors take-home pay in Durham?
About $48,978 a year ($4,082 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,620.
Do other counselors earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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).
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