Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #47 of 51 · MS
19.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,380 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $58,710
Employment 2,620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,580P25 $46,430 Median $58,710P75 $66,220P90 $76,610
About 80% of educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss in Mississippi earn between $38,580 and $76,610. 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 Mississippi is $57,380, about 19.7% below the U.S. average ($71,430). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $61,600 | $61,020 | 270 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $60,430 | $57,840 | 260 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $59,790 | $59,140 | 170 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $59,660 | $57,240 | 330 |
| Jackson, MS | $58,620 | $57,050 | 580 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $57,260 | $54,910 | 600 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $53,430 | $54,620 | 150 |
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