Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $76,200 +17% vs national
Median hourly $36.64
10th percentile $48,690
90th percentile $127,320
Employed locally 340
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,690
    25th
    $62,510
    50th (median)
    $76,200
    75th
    $99,440
    90th
    $127,320

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 100% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 0% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $95,770
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,540
    California $94,320
    Bend, OR $89,470
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $88,470

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,730
    Clergy$75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors$54,790
    Social Workers, All Other$67,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Salem, OR is $36.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Salem, OR is 17% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $48,690 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,510.