Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,560 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $79,070
Employed locally 240
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $53,340
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $74,330
    90th
    $79,070

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,680
    Rehabilitation Counselors$39,420
    Social Workers, All Other$69,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Western Wisconsin is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Western Wisconsin is 5.5% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,340.