Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $98,280 +50.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.25
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $145,230
Employed locally 430
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $71,670
    50th (median)
    $98,280
    75th
    $116,870
    90th
    $145,230

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 105% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 5% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,400
    Health Education Specialists $59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $132,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $47.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.69 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 50.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,670.