Counselors, All Other Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $49,160 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $72,470
Employed locally 190
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $61,040
    90th
    $72,470

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 62% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $66,190
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    South Carolina $63,040
    Salinas, CA $62,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $92,850
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Modesto, CA is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Modesto, CA is 1.3% below the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Modesto?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.