Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Washington earn a median salary of $83,244 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +27.8% vs the national median of $65,140. An estimated 12,820 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $64,680 to $109,390 depending on location.
$83,244
Avg median salary in Washington
$109,390
Highest paying metro
$64,680
Lowest paying metro
12,820
Employed in Washington
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inEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | $109,390 | $86,380 | $129,990 | 140 |
| Yakima, WA | $98,330 | $68,650 | $114,560 | 210 |
| Kennewick, WA | $91,020 | $71,510 | $115,660 | 240 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $88,470 | $69,240 | $124,270 | 90 |
| Western Washington | $86,670 | $66,890 | $111,610 | 220 |
| Olympia, WA | $86,530 | $60,250 | $117,860 | 200 |
| Seattle, WA | $86,490 | $69,590 | $111,790 | 3,050 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $85,980 | $71,520 | $113,360 | 90 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,220 | $59,230 | $102,910 | 490 |
| Longview, WA | $77,030 | $63,400 | $97,500 | 90 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $76,230 | $61,930 | $101,050 | 7,250 |
| Bellingham, WA | $72,480 | $59,520 | $100,230 | 200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $64,900 | $60,480 | $77,580 | 80 |
| Eastern Washington | $64,680 | $60,640 | $82,800 | 470 |