Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,090 +3% vs national
Median hourly $32.26
10th percentile $46,180
90th percentile $97,250
Employed locally 690
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,180
    25th
    $53,860
    50th (median)
    $67,090
    75th
    $84,500
    90th
    $97,250

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,430
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,770
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,180
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Southern Ohio is $32.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Southern Ohio is 3% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $46,180 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,860.