Counselors, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $62,400 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $44,560
90th percentile $99,330
Employed locally 130
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,560
    25th
    $50,620
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $90,570
    90th
    $99,330

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 66% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 34% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,550

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Salinas, CA is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 25.2% above 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,560 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,620.