Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $102,130 +56.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.10
10th percentile $59,710
90th percentile $154,380
Employed locally 730
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,710
    25th
    $79,380
    50th (median)
    $102,130
    75th
    $130,950
    90th
    $154,380

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 95% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 5% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540
    Fresno, CA $99,190

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,460
    Marriage and Family Therapists $49,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,940
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,970
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $55,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Oxnard, CA is $49.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Oxnard, CA is 56.8% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $59,710 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,380.