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

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

Median annual salary $55,880 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.87
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $80,090
Employed locally 230
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $55,880
    75th
    $66,430
    90th
    $80,090

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,340
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,840
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,430
    Health Education Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Arizona is $26.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Arizona is 14.2% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.