Counselors, All Other pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,080 or more. The middle half of other counselors in Huntington earn between $37,990 and $67,090.
- $33K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $67K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,240 | $4,353 | $25.12 |
| Median | $47,340 | $3,945 | $22.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,990 | $3,166 | $18.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,090 | $5,591 | $32.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Counselors, All Other pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Other counselors in Huntington earn 12% more than the West Virginia average ($46,600) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($58,210). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $50,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $52,240 | $47,340 | $33,270 | $81,080 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $46,600 | $44,810 | $27,670 | $69,180 | 220 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $52,240, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $42,616 a year, or $3,551 a month and $1,639 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $43,160 | $3,597 |
| Working in WV | $42,616 | $3,551 |
| Working in KY | $42,444 | $3,537 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for other counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $52,240 buys what about $59,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Counselors, All Other salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 1st of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Huntington$52,240
- Charleston$43,880
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 Huntington: questions
How much do other counselors make an hour in Huntington?
$25.12 an hour on average, and $22.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other counselors salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other counselors take-home pay in Huntington?
About $42,616 a year ($3,551 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,240.
Do other counselors earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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