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

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

Median annual salary $57,470 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $81,510
Employed locally 220
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $44,720
    50th (median)
    $57,470
    75th
    $65,800
    90th
    $81,510

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,510
    Social Workers, All Other $55,490
    Community Health Workers $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northeast Maine is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine 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 Maine is 11.8% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,720.