SOC 21-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counselors, All Other — Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $48,830, median pay for Counselors, All Other in Los Angeles, CA tracks the national median of $50,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,830, median pay for Counselors, All Other in Los Angeles, CA tracks the national median of $50,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $103,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,000 to $61,170.
Employment stands at 4,170, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Luis Obispo records the highest median at $91,940. Of the 740 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 549th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,770 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $47,000 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,830 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $61,170 | +20.3% |
| 90th | $103,740 | +104.0% |
| Mean | $59,310 | +16.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo | $91,940 | 100 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $83,930 | 550 | |
| 3 | Santa Maria | $61,620 | 110 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $60,280 | 90 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $55,120 | 180 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $54,820 | 1,260 | |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $48,620 | 50 | |
| 8 | Salinas | $48,200 | 230 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $47,970 | 610 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $47,920 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Los Angeles run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $48,830 buys what $44,110 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,110US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,830 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,770 to $103,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Luis Obispo, at $91,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counselors, All Other in Los Angeles, CA?
The median annual wage is $48,830, or $23.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,860, so pay in Los Angeles, CA is 4.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Los Angeles, CA earns more than $103,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Luis Obispo, at $91,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,170 jobs in this occupation in Los Angeles, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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