SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Daphne
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $62,740, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Daphne, AL tracks the national median of $64,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,740, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Daphne, AL tracks the national median of $64,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,480 to $74,540.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Decatur records the highest median at $72,380. Of the 269 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $46,480 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $62,740 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $74,540 | +15.9% |
| 90th | $80,510 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $61,780 | −4.0% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $72,380 | 80 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $63,020 | 870 | |
| 3 | Auburn | $62,270 | 310 | |
| 4 | Huntsville | $61,070 | 430 | |
| 5 | Dothan | $59,070 | 100 | |
| 6 | Florence | $58,250 | 140 | |
| 7 | Mobile | $57,800 | 350 | |
| 8 | Montgomery | $56,840 | 360 | |
| 9 | Gadsden | $56,140 | 80 | |
| 10 | Anniston | $53,840 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Daphne run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $62,740 goes as far as $70,653 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,653US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,740 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,710 to $80,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $72,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Daphne, AL?
The median annual wage is $62,740, or $30.16 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 Daphne, AL is 2.5% 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 Daphne, AL earns more than $80,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,710 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 Decatur, at $72,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Daphne, AL. 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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