Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $73,390 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $114,070
Employed locally 190
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $51,020
    50th (median)
    $73,390
    75th
    $114,070
    90th
    $114,070

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 132% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 32% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,540
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,850
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $81,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,850
    Santa Fe, NM $79,820

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,120
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Las Cruces, NM is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 12.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,020.