Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Washington
Also called: Educational and Career Counselors
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Washington earn a median of $82,670 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($64,330)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,610
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,980; the top 10% earn over $125,950. Nationally the range is $45,020 to $104,770.
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Washington
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Washington?
The median is $82,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,980 and the top 10% earn over $125,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+29% vs. the national median of $64,330). Living costs are not included.