U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCounsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246,890 | 1.1 % | $26.91 | $55,970 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.21 | $19.59 | $25.67 | $32.99 | $41.47 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,630 | $40,750 | $53,380 | $68,620 | $86,250 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 136,550 | 1.60 | $29.96 | $62,310 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 40,870 | 1.44 | $23.45 | $48,770 |
| Junior Colleges | 18,890 | 2.48 | $27.00 | $56,160 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 12,740 | 3.93 | $19.15 | $39,820 |
| Individual and Family Services | 6,060 | 0.50 | $18.07 | $37,580 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 12,740 | 3.93 | $19.15 | $39,820 |
| Junior Colleges | 18,890 | 2.48 | $27.00 | $56,160 |
| Educational Support Services | 3,060 | 2.30 | $26.16 | $54,410 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 3,540 | 2.29 | $23.82 | $49,540 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 136,550 | 1.60 | $29.96 | $62,310 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | (8) | (8) | $34.65 | $72,080 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 810 | 0.04 | $33.77 | $70,230 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 160 | 0.04 | $33.72 | $70,130 |
| Home Health Care Services | (8) | (8) | $31.35 | $65,200 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 136,550 | 1.60 | $29.96 | $62,310 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 29,210 | 2.09 | 1.07 | $30.34 | $63,110 |
| Texas | 23,920 | 2.37 | 1.22 | $26.64 | $55,420 |
| New York | 19,920 | 2.39 | 1.23 | $30.05 | $62,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,780 | 2.15 | 1.11 | $26.03 | $54,140 |
| Ohio | 11,090 | 2.25 | 1.16 | $27.78 | $57,770 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5,660 | 3.09 | 1.59 | $24.84 | $51,660 |
| South Carolina | 4,680 | 2.68 | 1.38 | $28.21 | $58,680 |
| Missouri | 6,710 | 2.59 | 1.34 | $22.78 | $47,380 |
| Vermont | 710 | 2.49 | 1.28 | $24.95 | $51,900 |
| Hawaii | 1,380 | 2.41 | 1.24 | $26.14 | $54,380 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5,660 | 1.50 | 0.77 | $33.99 | $70,690 |
| Alaska | 610 | 1.97 | 1.02 | $32.47 | $67,530 |
| Maryland | 5,400 | 2.20 | 1.13 | $30.91 | $64,290 |
| California | 29,210 | 2.09 | 1.07 | $30.34 | $63,110 |
| New York | 19,920 | 2.39 | 1.23 | $30.05 | $62,500 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 10,690 | 2.15 | 1.11 | $32.02 | $66,590 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 8,540 | 2.24 | 1.15 | $32.03 | $66,630 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,570 | 1.57 | 0.81 | $31.70 | $65,950 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 5,160 | 2.07 | 1.06 | $25.98 | $54,040 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 4,630 | 2.31 | 1.19 | $30.22 | $62,850 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,530 | 1.98 | 1.02 | $31.65 | $65,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 4,410 | 2.44 | 1.26 | $27.63 | $57,480 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,470 | 1.58 | 0.81 | $27.10 | $56,360 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 3,470 | 2.80 | 1.44 | $28.64 | $59,560 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,280 | 1.95 | 1.00 | $22.21 | $46,190 |