Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $63,780 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.66
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $97,610
Employed locally 480
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $63,780
    75th
    $81,460
    90th
    $97,610

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 81% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 19% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $89,170
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $78,120
    Port St. Lucie, FL $74,730
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $74,620
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $63,200
    Flint, MI $62,720

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,610
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,880
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51,740
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in North Port, FL is $30.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in North Port, FL is 2.1% below 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.