Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $73,420 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $97,360
Employed locally 1,010
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $50,460
    50th (median)
    $73,420
    75th
    $88,460
    90th
    $97,360

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 140% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 40% 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
    Odessa, TX $87,860
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    El Paso, TX $72,690

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,020
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in McAllen, TX is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in McAllen, TX is 12.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,460.