Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,560 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $81,750
Employed locally 120
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $54,460
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $68,660
    90th
    $81,750

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $40,760
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,330
    Counselors, All Other $44,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $28,000
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northeast Louisiana is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Northeast Louisiana is 5.5% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,460.