The average salary for a career counselor in New York is around $43,058 per year.
Avg Salary
Career counselors earn an average yearly salary of $43,058.
Wages typically start from $28,939 and go up to $129,691.
25% above national average Updated in 2017
Career counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$62.35 per hour
$129,691 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$33.35 per hour
$69,365 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$20.70 per hour
$43,058 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level career counselor earnings begin at:
$15.67 per hour
$32,604 per year
10th percentile
Starting level career counselor earnings begin at:
$13.91 per hour
$28,939 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 33% more than similar careers in New York.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Professor salary | $62K |
| Special education teacher salary | $56K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $47K |
| Music teacher salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)