Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Educational and Career Counselors
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in District of Columbia earn a median of $80,470 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($64,330)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,900; the top 10% earn over $113,620. Nationally the range is $45,020 to $104,770.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,680 median in District of Columbia
- Social and Human Service Assistants$59,460 median in District of Columbia
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,310 median in District of Columbia
- Community Health Workers$62,510 median in District of Columbia
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in District of Columbia
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in District of Columbia?
The median is $80,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,900 and the top 10% earn over $113,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+25% vs. the national median of $64,330). Living costs are not included.