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

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

Median annual salary $69,390 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.36
10th percentile $43,890
90th percentile $92,640
Employed locally 110
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,890
    25th
    $55,300
    50th (median)
    $69,390
    75th
    $77,440
    90th
    $92,640

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,700
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $54,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northwest Nebraska is $33.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.67 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 6.5% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $43,890 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,300.