Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $53,140 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $78,320
Employed locally 830
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $53,140
    75th
    $65,500
    90th
    $78,320

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 76% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 24% below 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $68,750
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,310
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,650
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $58,940
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,930
    Cleveland, TN $54,920

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,980
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,420
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,500
    Marriage and Family Therapists$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Knoxville, TN is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Knoxville, TN is 18.4% below 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.