Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $66,830 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.13
10th percentile $55,180
90th percentile $106,330
Employed locally 520
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,180
    25th
    $65,480
    50th (median)
    $66,830
    75th
    $92,840
    90th
    $106,330

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 77% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 23% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    Yakima, WA $98,330
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $89,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,490
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $84,660
    Pittsfield, MA $84,460

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$59,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,030
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors$63,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Amherst Town, MA is $32.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Amherst Town, MA is 2.6% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $55,180 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,480.