The average salary for a career counselor in Massachusetts is around $50,500 per year.
Avg Salary
Career counselors earn an average yearly salary of $50,500.
Wages typically start from $37,100 and go up to $80,000.
29% below national average Updated in 2017
Career counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$38.46 per hour
$80,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$30.58 per hour
$63,600 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$24.28 per hour
$50,500 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$19.23 per hour
$40,000 per year
10th percentile
Starting level career counselor earnings begin at:
$17.84 per hour
$37,100 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Career counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $63,085 |
| Massachusetts | $50,500 |
| Illinois | $50,069 |
| Texas | $44,982 |
| New York | $43,058 |
| Wisconsin | $40,000 |
How do career counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Career counselors earn 18% more than similar careers in Massachusetts. On average, they make more than special education teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Career counselor salary | $50K |
| Teacher salary | $39K |
| Nanny salary | $35K |
| Coach salary | $31K |
| Special education teacher salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)