Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,640 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $48,300
90th percentile $76,810
Employed locally 360
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,300
    25th
    $54,950
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $72,390
    90th
    $76,810

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,780
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,030
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,130
    Counselors, All Other$86,610
    Social Workers, All Other$54,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northeastern Wisconsin is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 6.9% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $48,300 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,950.