Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $92,850 +42.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.64
10th percentile $50,830
90th percentile $125,000
Employed locally 530
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,830
    25th
    $78,650
    50th (median)
    $92,850
    75th
    $120,250
    90th
    $125,000

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 117% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 17% 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
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$57,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,240
    Marriage and Family Therapists$66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers$95,710
    Health Education Specialists$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Modesto, CA is $44.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Modesto, CA is 42.5% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $50,830 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,650.