Counselors, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $48,140 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $71,760
Employed locally 990
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $48,140
    75th
    $56,820
    90th
    $71,760

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 47% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 53% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists$48,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers$83,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in San Diego, CA is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 3.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.