Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $87,010 +33.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.83
10th percentile $47,930
90th percentile $132,560
Employed locally 60
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,930
    25th
    $73,600
    50th (median)
    $87,010
    75th
    $107,020
    90th
    $132,560

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 122% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 22% 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
    Cheyenne, WY $72,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $68,000
    Wyoming $65,070
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,300
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $52,570

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,770
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,850
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,730
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Casper, WY is $41.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Casper, WY is 33.6% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,930 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,600.