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

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

Median annual salary $54,620 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 60
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $43,450
    50th (median)
    $54,620
    75th
    $73,510
    90th
    $79,420

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,330
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,140
    Healthcare Social Workers $53,600
    Social Workers, All Other $51,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Southwest Montana is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.37 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Montana is 16.1% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,450.