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

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

Median annual salary $61,630 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $39,750
90th percentile $79,540
Employed locally 110
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,750
    25th
    $58,470
    50th (median)
    $61,630
    75th
    $70,600
    90th
    $79,540

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,890
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,210
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$47,760
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northeast Virginia is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.87 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 5.4% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $39,750 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,470.