Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $72,480 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.85
10th percentile $55,550
90th percentile $129,980
Employed locally 200
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,550
    25th
    $59,520
    50th (median)
    $72,480
    75th
    $100,230
    90th
    $129,980

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 89% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 11% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,390
    Yakima, WA $98,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,020
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $88,470
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,670
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $86,530

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,250
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants$53,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,930
    Rehabilitation Counselors$51,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Bellingham, WA is $34.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Bellingham, WA is 11.3% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $55,550 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,520.