Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $67,930 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.66
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $93,390
Employed locally 130
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $48,770
    50th (median)
    $67,930
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $93,390

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 110% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 10% 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
    Sandusky, OH $73,400
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,560
    Canton-Massillon, OH $68,010
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,090
    Springfield, OH $66,530
    Cleveland, OH $65,510

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,260
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Lima, OH is $32.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Lima, OH is 4.3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,770.