Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $68,630 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.00
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $88,950
Employed locally 1,470
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $52,570
    50th (median)
    $68,630
    75th
    $81,640
    90th
    $88,950

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 81% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 19% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,490
    Vallejo, CA $79,830
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,230

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $74,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,720
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Richmond, VA is $33.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Richmond, VA is 5.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,570.