Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $62,080 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $43,980
90th percentile $80,030
Employed locally 2,800
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,980
    25th
    $53,200
    50th (median)
    $62,080
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $80,030

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 84% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 16% 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
    Odessa, TX $87,860
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,240
    Community Health Workers $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in San Antonio, TX is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $43,980 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,200.