Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $55,810 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $83,960
Employed locally 180
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $55,810
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $83,960

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 90% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $95,770
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,540
    Chico, CA $93,890
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $89,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $88,470

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,180
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,560
    Healthcare Social Workers$55,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Pueblo, CO is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Pueblo, CO is 14.3% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.