Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,660 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $48,460
90th percentile $63,240
Employed locally 50
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,460
    25th
    $51,310
    50th (median)
    $55,660
    75th
    $57,580
    90th
    $63,240

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants $26,750
    Healthcare Social Workers $29,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Puerto Rico is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Puerto Rico is 14.6% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $48,460 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,310.