Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
31.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,610 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $86,500
Employment 45,140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,890P25 $63,910 Median $86,500P75 $119,790P90 $136,660
About 80% of educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss in California earn between $51,890 and $136,660. 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 California is $93,610, about 31.1% above the U.S. average ($71,430). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $141,760 | $130,820 | 200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,350 | $99,480 | 140 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,280 | $98,540 | 1,210 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $100,930 | $100,190 | 2,730 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $100,790 | $102,220 | 690 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $100,390 | $100,040 | 110 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,360 | $99,630 | 400 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $100,230 | $93,580 | 410 |
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