Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,690 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $97,810
Employed locally 280
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $54,280
    50th (median)
    $63,690
    75th
    $90,940
    90th
    $97,810

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,050
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,940
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,120
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Maryland is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Maryland is 2.2% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,280.