Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $80,110 +23% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $49,160
90th percentile $97,800
Employed locally 330
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,160
    25th
    $63,490
    50th (median)
    $80,110
    75th
    $97,800
    90th
    $97,800

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 84% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 16% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Yakima, WA $98,330
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $96,270
    Lake Charles, LA $87,220
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $71,440

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,080
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Anchorage, AK is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Anchorage, AK is 23% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $49,160 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,490.