Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $47,880 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $23,680
90th percentile $71,520
Employed locally 850
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,680
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $71,520

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 80% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 20% 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
    Odessa, TX $87,860
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,730
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,320
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,190
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,700
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in College Station, TX is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in College Station, TX is 26.5% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $23,680 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.