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

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

Median annual salary $65,240 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.37
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $78,320
Employed locally 200
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $53,900
    50th (median)
    $65,240
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $78,320

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,300
    Social Workers, All Other$75,670
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,680
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northwest Minnesota is $31.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota is 0.2% above 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,900.