Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $67,720 +4% vs national
Median hourly $32.56
10th percentile $51,630
90th percentile $82,270
Employed locally 70
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,630
    25th
    $56,920
    50th (median)
    $67,720
    75th
    $73,470
    90th
    $82,270

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 122% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 22% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,390
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,540
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $89,170

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,760
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $42,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Hot Springs, AR is $32.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Hot Springs, AR is 4% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $51,630 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,920.