Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,355 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $65,140. An estimated 12,200 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $48,840 to $63,820 depending on location.
$56,355
Avg median salary in Illinois
$63,820
Highest paying metro
$48,840
Lowest paying metro
12,200
Employed in Illinois
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $63,820 | $53,190 | $84,240 | 9,210 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,010 | $48,180 | $79,210 | 250 |
| Northwest Illinois | $60,200 | $50,280 | $77,260 | 240 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,190 | $51,610 | $71,990 | 190 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,330 | $49,560 | $69,290 | 330 |
| East Central Illinois | $57,120 | $46,460 | $77,260 | 270 |
| West Central Illinois | $56,150 | $46,190 | $71,880 | 380 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,550 | $49,880 | $71,170 | 80 |
| Champaign, IL | $54,040 | $54,040 | $65,400 | 580 |
| Bloomington, IL | $51,390 | $51,390 | $64,590 | 270 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,620 | $46,420 | $59,990 | 100 |
| South Illinois | $48,840 | $41,130 | $63,860 | 300 |