Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $53,770 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $44,700
90th percentile $61,000
Employed locally 100
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,700
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $53,770
    75th
    $58,310
    90th
    $61,000

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 96% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 4% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $58,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $54,140
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,310
    Yuma, AZ $51,660
    Tucson, AZ $51,040

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,440
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,640
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,340
    Social Workers, All Other $54,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 17.5% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $44,700 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.