Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $96,270 +47.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.28
10th percentile $55,120
90th percentile $134,820
Employed locally 780
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,120
    25th
    $75,800
    50th (median)
    $96,270
    75th
    $123,990
    90th
    $134,820

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 142% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 42% above 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
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Bakersfield, CA is $46.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 47.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $55,120 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.