Maria Gonzalez, M.Ed., M.Ed.
Content Lead & Founder
About Maria Gonzalez
Maria has over 10 years of experience in school counseling. She specializes in academic and emotional support for high school students. She works at a public high school in California.
Maria Gonzalez founded School Counselor Pay to provide every school counselor with access to the same quality of compensation data that large employers use internally. The platform covers hundreds of metropolitan areas with salary breakdowns powered by official BLS statistics.
In 2026, School Counselor Pay continues to be the go-to resource for school counselor salary research, career guidance, and geographic pay optimization.
Areas of Expertise
Salary Benchmarking
Analysis of BLS OEWS compensation data across 500+ metropolitan areas, including percentile breakdowns, geographic differentials, and trend analysis.
Career Strategy
Evidence-based guidance on geographic moves, specialization ROI, certification value, and salary negotiation tactics for school counselors.
Labor Market Analysis
Tracking employment trends, demand-supply dynamics, and emerging practice models affecting school counselor compensation nationwide.
Clinical Practice
Direct patient care experience across multiple practice settings and states, informing practical salary data analysis.
Credentials & Education
- M.Ed.
Featured Research
Contact Maria Gonzalez
For media inquiries, data partnerships, or speaking engagements: [email protected]