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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $99,540 +52.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $157,720
Employed locally 3,800
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $65,840
    50th (median)
    $99,540
    75th
    $128,180
    90th
    $157,720

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 116% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 16% above 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
    Fresno, CA $99,190

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,270
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,350
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $92,790
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $83,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Riverside, CA is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Riverside, CA is 52.8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,840.