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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $65,510 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $103,550
Employed locally 2,340
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $49,480
    50th (median)
    $65,510
    75th
    $82,220
    90th
    $103,550

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 96% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 4% 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
    Sandusky, OH $73,400
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,560
    Canton-Massillon, OH $68,010
    Lima, OH $67,930
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,090
    Springfield, OH $66,530

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,240
    Rehabilitation Counselors$55,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Cleveland, OH is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,480.