Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Mississippi earn a median salary of $59,394 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $65,140. An estimated 2,330 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $52,980 to $62,530 depending on location.
$59,394
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$62,530
Highest paying metro
$52,980
Lowest paying metro
2,330
Employed in Mississippi
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower East Mississippi | $62,530 | $48,340 | $67,650 | 280 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $62,170 | $49,320 | $71,720 | 170 |
| Gulfport, MS | $61,330 | $57,140 | $74,020 | 230 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $61,010 | $50,760 | $69,790 | 100 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $60,080 | $47,460 | $71,040 | 250 |
| Jackson, MS | $55,660 | $47,740 | $65,020 | 680 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $52,980 | $49,230 | $66,160 | 620 |