Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in California
Also called: Educational and Career Counselors
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in California earn a median of $86,500 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($64,330)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,140
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,890; the top 10% earn over $136,660. Nationally the range is $45,020 to $104,770.
States ranked near California
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in California
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in California?
The median is $86,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,890 and the top 10% earn over $136,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+34% vs. the national median of $64,330). Living costs are not included.