Counselors, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,050 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $130,380
Employed locally 650
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $49,670
    50th (median)
    $59,050
    75th
    $130,380
    90th
    $130,380

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 38% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 62% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in San Jose, CA is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 18.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,670.