SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Florida is $53,140 per year, 17.4% below the national median of $64,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Florida is $53,140 per year, 17.4% below the national median of $64,330. Half of workers earn between $46,800 and $66,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,290 and the ninetieth at $82,780.
The area has 22,800 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Florida ranks number 49th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $81,380. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 403rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $46,800 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $53,140 | −17.4% |
| 75th | $66,800 | +3.8% |
| 90th | $82,780 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $58,380 | −9.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $81,380 | 230 | |
| 2 | Sebastian | $80,840 | 70 | |
| 3 | Panama City | $67,200 | 160 | |
| 4 | Ocala | $64,310 | 260 | |
| 5 | North Port | $61,670 | 550 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $60,120 | 160 | |
| 7 | Sebring | $59,790 | 60 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $59,470 | 420 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $58,320 | 640 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $57,600 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $53,140 buys what $51,393 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,393US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,140 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,290 to $82,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 22,800 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $81,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Florida?
The median annual wage is $53,140, or $25.55 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 Florida is 17.4% 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 Florida earns more than $82,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,290 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 Naples, at $81,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 22,800 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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