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

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

Median annual salary $58,620 -10% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $78,840
Employed locally 490
National median $65,140

Compare Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Maine stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
in
Southwest Maine
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $58,620
    75th
    $74,340
    90th
    $78,840

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,660
    Social Workers, All Other $55,220
    Health Education Specialists $59,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Southwest Maine is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine 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 Maine is 10% below 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.