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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $62,570 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $44,850
90th percentile $131,460
Employed locally 300
National median $65,140

Compare Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Redding, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
in
Redding, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,850
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $100,500
    90th
    $131,460

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 87% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 13% 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
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    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

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,980
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Redding, CA is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Redding, CA is 3.9% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $44,850 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.