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

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

Median annual salary $92,490 +42% vs national
Median hourly $44.47
10th percentile $50,340
90th percentile $170,700
Employed locally 120
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,340
    25th
    $64,680
    50th (median)
    $92,490
    75th
    $124,010
    90th
    $170,700

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 85% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 15% 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
    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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $55,470
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $68,260
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,100
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $73,960
    Healthcare Social Workers $141,490
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Napa, CA is $44.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Napa, CA is 42% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $50,340 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,680.