Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,900 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.12
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 420
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $60,520
    50th (median)
    $68,900
    75th
    $75,840
    90th
    $80,200

    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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,920
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,900
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$48,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,960
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $33.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 5.8% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,520.