Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,250 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.85
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $86,840
Employed locally 210
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $55,240
    50th (median)
    $66,250
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $86,840

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,920
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,760
    Social Workers, All Other $86,640
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,090
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $90,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Southeast Minnesota is $31.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,240.