Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,970 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.16
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $79,990
Employed locally 380
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $59,660
    50th (median)
    $68,970
    75th
    $75,550
    90th
    $79,990

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,210
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,160
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,320
    Health Education Specialists $51,610
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Northwestern Region of Texas is $33.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 5.9% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,660.