Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $53,580 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $75,190
Employed locally 330
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $43,260
    50th (median)
    $53,580
    75th
    $67,060
    90th
    $75,190

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 81% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,390
    Grand Island, NE $108,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020

    Nearby metros — Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $87,860
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,490
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,920
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Abilene, TX is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.29 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Abilene, TX is 17.7% below the national median of $65,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Abilene?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,260.