Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,830 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $40,800
90th percentile $105,930
Employed locally 160
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,800
    25th
    $46,060
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $78,750
    90th
    $105,930

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,550
    Clergy$43,750
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in East-Central Montana is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.83 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in East-Central Montana is 0.5% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,800 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,060.