Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Louisiana earn a median salary of $66,150 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.6% vs the national median of $65,140. An estimated 4,880 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $59,300 to $87,220 depending on location.
$66,150
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$87,220
Highest paying metro
$59,300
Lowest paying metro
4,880
Employed in Louisiana
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inEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $87,220 | $87,220 | $87,220 | 830 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $70,320 | $56,030 | $91,300 | 1,270 |
| Slidell, LA | $68,920 | $57,900 | $68,920 | 140 |
| Houma, LA | $67,070 | $57,170 | $67,490 | 180 |
| Alexandria, LA | $66,400 | $54,560 | $84,330 | 140 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $65,220 | $56,000 | $67,960 | 140 |
| Central Louisiana | $65,090 | $53,750 | $70,060 | 220 |
| Shreveport, LA | $64,090 | $51,700 | $66,060 | 550 |
| Hammond, LA | $62,990 | $53,390 | $69,420 | 90 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,670 | $51,020 | $70,730 | 740 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $61,560 | $54,460 | $68,660 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $60,100 | $55,270 | $67,830 | 310 |
| Monroe, LA | $59,300 | $43,990 | $69,460 | 150 |