Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $63,160 -3% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $42,150
90th percentile $80,750
Employed locally 400
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,150
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $63,160
    75th
    $70,890
    90th
    $80,750

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 99% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 1% 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
    Odessa, TX $87,860
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Midland, TX $80,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,530
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,420

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$41,790
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Waco, TX is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Waco, TX is 3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $42,150 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.