Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $51,040 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $41,690
90th percentile $67,360
Employed locally 1,170
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,690
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $51,040
    75th
    $61,100
    90th
    $67,360

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 75% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 25% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $58,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $54,140
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,770
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,310
    Yuma, AZ $51,660

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,020
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,450
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Tucson, AZ is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Tucson, AZ is 21.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $41,690 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.