Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,600 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.25
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $72,200
Employed locally 230
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $54,600
    75th
    $61,970
    90th
    $72,200

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,820
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,680
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,020
    Social Workers, All Other $59,580
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $68,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $26.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 16.2% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.