Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,340 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.26
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $97,140
Employed locally 240
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $59,330
    50th (median)
    $73,340
    75th
    $88,860
    90th
    $97,140

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $80,470
    Social Workers, All Other $60,880
    Community Health Workers $47,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Alaska is $35.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Alaska is 12.6% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,330.