Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 540 employed
Annual Mean
$78,920
$37.94/hr
Annual Median
$67,180
$32.30/hr
Bottom 10%
$55,640
$26.75/hr
Top 10%
$107,050
$51.47/hr
Location vs National Average
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$78,920
Difference
+10.5% vs US avg
US National
$71,430
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $55,640 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $64,760 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $67,180 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $88,180 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $107,050 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$56K
25th
$65K
Median
$67K
75th
$88K
90th
$107K
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA has a relatively small Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors workforce (approximately 540 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries range from $55,640 at the 10th percentile to $107,050 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $51,410 (77% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.