Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary (2025)
Based on 353,310 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,020 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,270 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $64,330 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $82,870 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $104,770 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$45K
25th
$51K
Median
$64K
75th
$83K
90th
$105K
Highest Paying States for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $93,610 |
| Washington | $87,680 |
| Massachusetts | $85,660 |
| District of Columbia | $82,700 |
| New Jersey | $81,430 |
| Alaska | $79,910 |
| Maryland | $78,920 |
| New York | $77,210 |
| Oregon | $77,070 |
| Connecticut | $75,730 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $93,610 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $75,730 — a difference of $17,880. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 353,310 workers were employed as Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Community and Social Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $71,430 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 21-1012