Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $94,740 +45.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.55
10th percentile $51,690
90th percentile $128,850
Employed locally 180
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,690
    25th
    $71,770
    50th (median)
    $94,740
    75th
    $115,840
    90th
    $128,850

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 127% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 27% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,880
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists$66,700
    Community Health Workers$60,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Yuba City, CA is $45.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Yuba City, CA is 45.4% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $51,690 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,770.