Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $99,570 +52.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.87
10th percentile $61,360
90th percentile $148,770
Employed locally 2,310
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,360
    25th
    $78,060
    50th (median)
    $99,570
    75th
    $124,360
    90th
    $148,770

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 63% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 37% 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540
    Fresno, CA $99,190

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $102,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in San Jose, CA is $47.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 52.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $61,360 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,060.