Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $79,820 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.37
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $105,420
Employed locally 110
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $62,920
    50th (median)
    $79,820
    75th
    $83,260
    90th
    $105,420

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 107% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 7% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,540
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,850
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $81,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,850
    Farmington, NM $79,620

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,670
    Social Workers, All Other$66,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$75,420
    Health Education Specialists$57,490
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$76,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Santa Fe, NM is $38.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Santa Fe, NM is 22.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,920.