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

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

Median annual salary $63,280 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $82,590
Employed locally 60
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $52,980
    50th (median)
    $63,280
    75th
    $73,070
    90th
    $82,590

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,110
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,820
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,500
    Social Workers, All Other $74,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $68,970
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northeast Minnesota is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 2.9% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,980.