SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Mansfield
Mansfield, OH · 10 metro areas compared
In Mansfield, OH the median wage is $58,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Mansfield, OH the median wage is $58,050. That is 9.8% lower than the national median of $64,330. Pay ranges from under $39,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,630 to $77,400.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.20 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sandusky records the highest median at $65,990. Of the 218 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 88th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,340 | −38.8% |
| 25th | $45,630 | −29.1% |
| Median (50th) | $58,050 | −9.8% |
| 75th | $77,400 | +20.3% |
| 90th | $93,890 | +46.0% |
| Mean | $63,430 | −1.4% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandusky | $65,990 | 110 | |
| 2 | Canton | $63,470 | 370 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $62,080 | 2,440 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $61,830 | 2,470 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $61,620 | 2,410 | |
| 6 | Akron | $61,330 | 870 | |
| 7 | Dayton | $60,650 | 980 | |
| 8 | Lima | $59,790 | 140 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $59,180 | 350 | |
| 10 | Toledo | $58,770 | 940 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mansfield run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,050 goes as far as $62,554 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,554US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,050 a year, 9.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,340 to $93,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sandusky, at $65,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Mansfield, OH?
The median annual wage is $58,050, or $27.91 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 Mansfield, OH is 9.8% 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 Mansfield, OH earns more than $93,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,340 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 Sandusky, at $65,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Mansfield, OH. 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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