Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #12 of 51 · NM
5.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $75,480 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $77,880
Employment 1,780
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,660P25 $54,110 Median $77,880P75 $87,190P90 $103,110
About 80% of educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss in New Mexico earn between $46,660 and $103,110. 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 New Mexico is $75,480, about 5.7% above the U.S. average ($71,430). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $81,690 | $79,370 | 220 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $79,350 | $76,340 | 300 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,180 | $76,890 | 810 |
| Farmington, NM | $78,440 | $73,680 | 100 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $75,400 | $75,830 | 180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $52,720 | $64,320 | 140 |
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