Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $66,650 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.04
10th percentile $47,630
90th percentile $82,330
Employed locally 160
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,630
    25th
    $54,690
    50th (median)
    $66,650
    75th
    $73,980
    90th
    $82,330

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 92% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 8% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,020
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $67,170
    Madison, WI $66,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,940

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$56,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,630
    Social Workers, All Other$57,150
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Eau Claire, WI is $32.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Eau Claire, WI is 2.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,630 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,690.