DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1012

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $80,280 +23% above national average (national: $65,140)
$80,820Mean Annual
$39Median Hourly
1,800Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$80,280
$50,910
10th pct.
$113,160
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$50,910$24.47
25th percentile$61,930$29.77
50th percentile (median)$80,280$38.60
75th percentile$101,050$48.58
90th percentile (top earners)$113,160$54.40
Mean (average)$80,820$38.86

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $80,280
California $94,320 +17%
Washington $83,930 +5%
Alaska $80,020 +0%
Massachusetts $78,840 -2%
New Jersey $77,940 -3%
New Mexico $76,490 -5%
Maryland $74,970 -7%
Oregon $74,000 -8%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Food Service Managers $80,040 1,260
Paramedics $80,950 N/A
Firefighters $79,430 1,430
Interpreters and Translators $81,140 160
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,360 420
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $79,100 220

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in District of Columbia?

The mean educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors salary in District of Columbia is $80,820 per year. The median (middle) salary is $80,280 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in District of Columbia?

Entry-level educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $50,910 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $61,930 per year.

What is the highest Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $113,160 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $101,050 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary compare to the national average?

The median educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors salary in District of Columbia is $80,280, which is +23% above national average of $65,140.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes