SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Kokomo, IN the median wage is $49,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kokomo, IN the median wage is $49,660. That is 22.8% lower than the national median of $64,330. Pay ranges from under $37,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,800 to $61,020.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bloomington records the highest median at $74,940. Of the 157 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 79th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,170 | −42.2% |
| 25th | $45,800 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,660 | −22.8% |
| 75th | $61,020 | −5.1% |
| 90th | $74,230 | +15.4% |
| Mean | $54,600 | −15.1% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $74,940 | 170 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $60,690 | 1,390 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $59,580 | 330 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $59,520 | 460 | |
| 5 | Elkhart | $59,060 | 120 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $58,320 | 390 | |
| 7 | Terre Haute | $52,910 | 200 | |
| 8 | Evansville | $52,740 | 230 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $47,700 | 170 | |
| 10 | Michigan City | $46,640 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kokomo run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $49,660 goes as far as $53,226 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,226US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,660 a year, 22.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,170 to $74,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $74,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Kokomo, IN?
The median annual wage is $49,660, or $23.88 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 Kokomo, IN is 22.8% 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 Kokomo, IN earns more than $74,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,170 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 Bloomington, at $74,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Kokomo, IN. 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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