Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,220 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.35
10th percentile $49,450
90th percentile $83,500
Employed locally 140
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,450
    25th
    $56,000
    50th (median)
    $65,220
    75th
    $67,960
    90th
    $83,500

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $41,630
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,200
    Social and Human Service Assistants $29,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,620
    Counselors, All Other $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Southwest Louisiana is $31.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Southwest Louisiana is 0.1% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $49,450 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,000.