Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,090 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.29
10th percentile $50,910
90th percentile $82,270
Employed locally 220
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,910
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $65,090
    75th
    $70,060
    90th
    $82,270

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$38,120
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$36,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants$28,090
    Counselors, All Other$41,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,500
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Central Louisiana is $31.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Central Louisiana is 0.1% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $50,910 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.