SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $62,010, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $64,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,010, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $64,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,020 to $75,490.
Employment stands at 290, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $77,580. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 144th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $57,020 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $62,010 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $75,490 | +17.3% |
| 90th | $94,790 | +47.3% |
| Mean | $67,410 | +4.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $77,580 | 19,890 | |
| 2 | Kingston | $76,320 | 170 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $75,020 | 720 | |
| 4 | Syracuse | $67,870 | 1,020 | |
| 5 | Albany | $62,920 | 1,240 | |
| 6 | Glens Falls | $62,220 | 100 | |
| 7 | Ithaca | $62,100 | 230 | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $62,000 | 1,530 | |
| 9 | Utica | $61,420 | 370 | |
| 10 | Watertown | $60,740 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $62,010 buys what $57,470 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,470US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,010 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,340 to $94,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $77,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $62,010, or $29.81 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 Binghamton, NY is 3.6% 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 Binghamton, NY earns more than $94,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,340 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 New York, at $77,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Binghamton, NY. 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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