Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Alabama
Ranked #41 of 51 · AL
16.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,540 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $59,570
Employment 4,410
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,670P25 $45,590 Median $59,570P75 $73,450P90 $78,570
About 80% of educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss in Alabama earn between $37,670 and $78,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors salary in Alabama is $59,540, about 16.6% below the U.S. average ($71,430). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $72,380 | $71,390 | 80 |
| Birmingham, AL | $63,020 | $62,830 | 870 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $62,740 | $61,780 | 170 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $62,270 | $61,400 | 310 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,070 | $61,770 | 430 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $60,980 | $62,810 | 300 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $60,590 | $59,920 | 180 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $59,140 | $56,570 | 210 |
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