Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $70,960 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.11
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $83,040
Employed locally 440
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $53,540
    50th (median)
    $70,960
    75th
    $72,860
    90th
    $83,040

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 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
    Odessa, TX $87,860
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,630
    Social Workers, All Other$102,590
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Killeen, TX is $34.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Killeen, TX is 8.9% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,540.