Counselors, All Other Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $46,930 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $100,800
Employed locally 830
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $41,910
    50th (median)
    $46,930
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $100,800

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 50% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 50% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists$72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$100,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Sacramento, CA is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,910.