Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $72,690 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.95
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $79,860
Employed locally 980
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $72,690
    75th
    $76,630
    90th
    $79,860

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 124% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 24% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $52,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in El Paso, TX is $34.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in El Paso, TX is 11.6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.