Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $67,880 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.64
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $104,210
Employed locally 1,680
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $53,150
    50th (median)
    $67,880
    75th
    $85,920
    90th
    $104,210

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 92% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 8% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,300
    Carson City, NV $69,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,390
    Greenville, NC $54,030
    Jacksonville, NC $53,900
    Reno, NV $53,900

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,300
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Las Vegas, NV is $32.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.51 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas 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 Vegas, NV is 4.2% 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 Vegas?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,150.