Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $95,770 +47% vs national
Median hourly $46.04
10th percentile $59,510
90th percentile $129,670
Employed locally 120
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,510
    25th
    $66,880
    50th (median)
    $95,770
    75th
    $120,930
    90th
    $129,670

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 139% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 39% 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
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $76,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,250
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $89,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Hanford, CA is $46.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Hanford, CA is 47% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $59,510 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,880.