The average salary for a career counselor in the United States is around $41,644 per year.
Avg Salary
Career counselors earn an average yearly salary of $41,644.
Wages typically start from $35,936 and go up to $61,387.
30% below national average Updated in 2018
Career counselor earnings by seniority
Top-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$29.51 per hour
$61,387 per year
Senior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$23.79 per hour
$49,489 per year
Mid-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$20.02 per hour
$41,644 per year
Junior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$18.09 per hour
$37,617 per year
Starting level career counselor earnings begin at:
$17.28 per hour
$35,936 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Career counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $63,085 |
| Massachusetts | $50,500 |
| Illinois | $50,069 |
| Texas | $44,982 |
| New York | $43,058 |
| Wisconsin | $40,000 |
How do career counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Career counselors earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than marriage therapists but more than rehabilitation counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Marriage therapist salary | $50K |
| Childcare program administrator salary | $48K |
| Credit counselor salary | $45K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $45K |
| Family social worker salary | $46K |
| Career counselor salary | $42K |
| Art teacher salary | $34K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $36K |
| Teacher salary | $35K |
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)