Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $74,190 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.67
10th percentile $47,960
90th percentile $101,080
Employed locally 230
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,960
    25th
    $58,310
    50th (median)
    $74,190
    75th
    $94,820
    90th
    $101,080

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 90% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 10% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $98,280
    Napa, CA $92,490
    Eagle Pass, TX $85,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,160
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $74,620
    Lexington Park, MD $73,470

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,630
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,730
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,570
    Rehabilitation Counselors $49,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in York, PA is $35.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in York, PA is 13.9% 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 York?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $47,960 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,310.