Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,170 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.26
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $80,360
Employed locally 140
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $57,070
    50th (median)
    $69,170
    75th
    $77,350
    90th
    $80,360

    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 Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $42,650
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,800
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Border Region of Texas is $33.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.58 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Border Region of Texas is 6.2% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,070.