Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $59,950 -8% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $87,990
Employed locally 150
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $49,010
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $73,880
    90th
    $87,990

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 82% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 18% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,020
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $67,170
    Madison, WI $66,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,940

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,160
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Oshkosh, WI is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Oshkosh, WI is 8% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,010.