Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $63,430 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.50
10th percentile $44,030
90th percentile $82,240
Employed locally 100
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,030
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $63,430
    75th
    $74,610
    90th
    $82,240

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 82% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 18% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Farmington, NM $79,620
    Bloomington, IN $76,640
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420
    Minot, ND $72,450
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $68,000

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,880
    Rehabilitation Counselors$39,420
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,830
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Traverse City, MI is $30.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.92 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Traverse City, MI is 2.6% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $44,030 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.