Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $67,170 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.29
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $99,240
Employed locally 1,390
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $55,000
    50th (median)
    $67,170
    75th
    $79,740
    90th
    $99,240

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 88% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 12% below 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,020
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,110
    Madison, WI $66,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,940
    Eau Claire, WI $66,650

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,010
    Social Workers, All Other $62,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Milwaukee, WI is $32.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,000.