Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,460 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $45,360
90th percentile $87,300
Employed locally 300
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,360
    25th
    $54,700
    50th (median)
    $61,460
    75th
    $78,400
    90th
    $87,300

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,050
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,440
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 5.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $45,360 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,700.