Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $68,010 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.70
10th percentile $39,290
90th percentile $93,550
Employed locally 350
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,290
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $68,010
    75th
    $87,420
    90th
    $93,550

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 104% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 4% 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
    Sandusky, OH $73,400
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,560
    Lima, OH $67,930
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,090
    Springfield, OH $66,530
    Cleveland, OH $65,510

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,890
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,290
    Rehabilitation Counselors$39,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,030
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Canton, OH is $32.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Canton, OH is 4.4% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $39,290 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.