Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $83,760 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.27
10th percentile $44,210
90th percentile $149,290
Employed locally 480
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,210
    25th
    $49,840
    50th (median)
    $83,760
    75th
    $119,040
    90th
    $149,290

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 121% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 21% above 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
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,540

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,030
    Counselors, All Other $47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Visalia, CA is $40.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Visalia, CA is 28.6% above 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $44,210 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,840.