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

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

Median annual salary $79,850 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $54,570
90th percentile $115,250
Employed locally 190
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,570
    25th
    $61,970
    50th (median)
    $79,850
    75th
    $98,460
    90th
    $115,250

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,720
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,700
    Community Health Workers$46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Massachusetts is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Massachusetts is 22.6% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $54,570 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,970.