Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $61,910 -5% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $43,460
90th percentile $85,030
Employed locally 100
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,460
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $61,910
    75th
    $73,750
    90th
    $85,030

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 106% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 6% 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
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Farmington, NM $79,620
    Bloomington, IN $76,640
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420
    Minot, ND $72,450
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $68,000

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,210
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,730
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,860
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55,220
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Saginaw, MI is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Saginaw, MI is 5% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $43,460 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.