Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$65,140
↑ 20.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 20.3% since 2011 ($54,130 → $65,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $65,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,140 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $61,710 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $60,140 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $60,510 | +4.1% |
| 2020 | $58,120 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $57,040 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $56,310 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $55,410 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $54,560 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $53,660 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $53,370 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $53,600 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | $53,610 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | $54,130 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.