SOC 21-1012 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $65,146 per year ($31.32/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $51,688 and $83,491 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $105,872 per year. There are approximately 342,350 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.95 | $43,576 |
| P25 | $24.85 | $51,688 |
| P50MEDIAN | $31.32 | $65,146 |
| P75 | $40.14 | $83,491 |
| P90 | $50.90 | $105,872 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $65,146 per year ($31.32/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $51,688 and $83,491 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $105,872 per year ($50.90/hr). The 75th percentile is $83,491 per year.
Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn approximately $43,576 per year ($20.95/hr). The 25th percentile is $51,688 per year.
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