Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $54,140 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.03
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $74,800
Employed locally 150
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $54,140
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $74,800

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $58,600
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,770
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,310
    Yuma, AZ $51,660
    Tucson, AZ $51,040

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $70,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,460
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,600
    Social Workers, All Other $80,720
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Prescott Valley, AZ is $26.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 16.9% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.