Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $91,020 +39.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.76
10th percentile $60,770
90th percentile $130,250
Employed locally 240
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,770
    25th
    $71,510
    50th (median)
    $91,020
    75th
    $115,660
    90th
    $130,250

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 106% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 6% 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
    Yakima, WA $98,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $88,470
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,670
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $86,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,490

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,870
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$60,430
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Kennewick, WA is $43.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Kennewick, WA is 39.7% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $60,770 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,510.