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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $81,980 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.41
10th percentile $61,260
90th percentile $105,620
Employed locally 230
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,260
    25th
    $65,930
    50th (median)
    $81,980
    75th
    $101,640
    90th
    $105,620

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 87% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 13% 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 Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,600
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,570
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69,680
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Barnstable Town, MA is $39.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.02 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town, MA is 25.9% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $61,260 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,930.