The average salary for a career counselor in California is around $63,085 per year.
Avg Salary
Career counselors earn an average yearly salary of $63,085.
Wages typically start from $48,225 and go up to $135,444.
19% above national average Updated in 2017
Career counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$65.12 per hour
$135,444 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$41.80 per hour
$86,948 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$30.33 per hour
$63,085 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$25.10 per hour
$52,206 per year
10th percentile
Starting level career counselor earnings begin at:
$23.19 per hour
$48,225 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 15% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than health educators but more than special education teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Health educator salary | $44K |
| Career counselor salary | $63K |
| Music teacher salary | $41K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $43K |
| Education administrator salary | $58K |
| Special education teacher salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)