Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $60,830 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 850
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $53,900
    50th (median)
    $60,830
    75th
    $73,190
    90th
    $80,650

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 70% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $95,770
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,540
    Chico, CA $93,890
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $89,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $88,470

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,770
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Colorado Springs, CO is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,900.