Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $74,530 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.83
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $88,050
Employed locally 8,720
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $52,030
    50th (median)
    $74,530
    75th
    $81,430
    90th
    $88,050

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 86% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 14% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420
    El Paso, TX $72,690

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,920
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Dallas, TX is $35.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Dallas, TX is 14.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,030.