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

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

Median annual salary $63,790 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $39,230
90th percentile $75,810
Employed locally 280
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,230
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $63,790
    75th
    $70,670
    90th
    $75,810

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 96% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 4% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,820
    Social Workers, All Other $79,790
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Amarillo, TX is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Amarillo, TX is 2.1% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $39,230 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.