How much does a Career Counselor make?
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$56,514
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Career Counselor is $56,514 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,257 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,258 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Career Counselor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Career Counselor in United States. Employers include US Navy, US Army and US Marine Corps.
Top Paying Companies
For Career Counselor in United States
| 1 | US Navy | $83,163 | |
| 2 | US Army | $77,629 | |
| 3 | US Marine Corps | $74,610 | |
| 4 | Inverness Technologies | $67,889 | |
| 5 | UCLA | $65,266 | |
| 6 | SSV | $63,235 | |
| 7 | Adams & Associates | $63,024 | |
| 8 | Tulane University | $62,661 | |
| 9 | University of Texas at Austin | $62,635 | |
| 10 | SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund | $61,237 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Career Counselor in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Career Counselor in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $77,629, Information Technology with a median total pay of $67,889, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $59,734, Education with a median total pay of $58,161, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $54,484.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$77,629
24% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Career Counselor are US Navy, US Army, and US Marine Corps.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Career Counselor pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Career Counselor is $53,257 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Career Counselor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1387 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Career Counselor employees.
The highest salary for a Career Counselor in United States is $82,949 per year.
The lowest salary for a Career Counselor in United States is $34,193 per year.
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