Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,570 employed
Annual Mean
$90,420
$43.47/hr
Annual Median
$87,280
$41.96/hr
Bottom 10%
$61,570
$29.60/hr
Top 10%
$129,050
$62.05/hr
Location vs National Average
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$90,420
Difference
+26.6% vs US avg
US National
$71,430
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $61,570 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $73,620 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $87,280 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $104,760 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $129,050 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$62K
25th
$74K
Median
$87K
75th
$105K
90th
$129K
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has a moderate number of Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors positions (approximately 3,570), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries range from $61,570 at the 10th percentile to $129,050 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $67,480 (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.