WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1012

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Washington

Median Annual Salary $83,930 +29% above national average (national: $65,140)
$87,560Mean Annual
$40Median Hourly
5,910Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$83,930
$55,830
10th pct.
$127,830
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$55,830$26.84
25th percentile$64,680$31.10
50th percentile (median)$83,930$40.35
75th percentile$109,390$52.59
90th percentile (top earners)$127,830$61.46
Mean (average)$87,560$42.10

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $83,930
California $94,320 +12%
District of Columbia $80,280 -4%
Alaska $80,020 -5%
Massachusetts $78,840 -6%
New Jersey $77,940 -7%
New Mexico $76,490 -9%
Maryland $74,970 -11%
Oregon $74,000 -12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Washington?

The mean educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors salary in Washington is $87,560 per year. The median (middle) salary is $83,930 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorss (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $55,830 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $64,680 per year.

What is the highest Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Washington?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Washington make approximately $127,830 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $109,390 per year.

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

The median educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors salary in Washington is $83,930, which is +29% 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