Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $52,260 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.13
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $89,970
Employed locally 130
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $52,260
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $89,970

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 60% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 40% 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
    Billings, MT $81,620
    Binghamton, NY $66,600
    Great Falls, MT $63,960
    Helena, MT $61,540
    Sumter, SC $53,550
    Missoula, MT $48,580

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,820
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,500
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,610
    Clergy $62,770
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education $45,400
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Bozeman, MT is $25.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Bozeman, MT is 19.8% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.