Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $50,080 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.08
10th percentile $47,580
90th percentile $77,050
Employed locally 1,230
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,580
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $50,080
    75th
    $50,080
    90th
    $77,050

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 85% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 15% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $89,170
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $78,120
    Port St. Lucie, FL $74,730
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $74,620
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,780
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $63,200

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,870
    Social Workers, All Other $69,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Gainesville, FL is $24.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Gainesville, FL is 23.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,580 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.