SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC · 10 metro areas compared
At $62,600, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Augusta, GA tracks the national median of $64,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,600, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Augusta, GA tracks the national median of $64,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $42,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,890 to $80,630.
Employment stands at 450, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Brunswick records the highest median at $80,740. Of the 437 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $50,890 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,600 | −2.7% |
| 75th | $80,630 | +25.3% |
| 90th | $82,530 | +28.3% |
| Mean | $64,460 | +0.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick | $80,740 | 100 | |
| 2 | Hinesville | $73,920 | 50 | |
| 3 | Dalton | $71,840 | 80 | |
| 4 | Atlanta | $67,730 | 6,550 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $60,400 | 210 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $59,120 | 280 | |
| 7 | Warner Robins | $58,470 | 170 | |
| 8 | Athens | $57,870 | 180 | |
| 9 | Macon | $57,790 | 300 | |
| 10 | Savannah | $57,320 | 660 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Augusta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $62,600 goes as far as $65,005 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,005US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,600 a year, 2.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,440 to $82,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Brunswick, at $80,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Augusta, GA?
The median annual wage is $62,600, or $30.10 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 $64,330, so pay in Augusta, GA is 2.7% 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 Augusta, GA earns more than $82,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,440 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 Brunswick, at $80,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Augusta, GA. 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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