Counselors, All Other Salary in Virginia

Other counselors in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $99,730 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($78,030), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other counselors average at $96,350 and the median at $76,450 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,210.

Counselors, All Other average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$99,730
Virginia Beach$78,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$99,730	$98,850	$56,650	$74,070	98
Virginia Beach	$78,030	$60,010	$49,030	$60,051	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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