Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $51,660 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $70,660
Employed locally 150
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $49,340
    50th (median)
    $51,660
    75th
    $58,730
    90th
    $70,660

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 86% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,350
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $58,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $54,140
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $53,770
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,310
    Tucson, AZ $51,040

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,030
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,510
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Yuma, AZ is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Yuma, AZ is 20.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,340.