SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Odessa
Odessa, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Odessa, TX is $101,810 per year, well above 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 Odessa, TX is $101,810 per year, well above the national median of $64,330. The gap of 58.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,900 and $101,810. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,230 and the ninetieth at $119,980.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Eagle Pass records the highest median at $86,520. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,230 | −34.4% |
| 25th | $64,900 | +0.9% |
| Median (50th) | $101,810 | +58.3% |
| 75th | $101,810 | +58.3% |
| 90th | $119,980 | +86.5% |
| Mean | $87,600 | +36.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Pass | $86,520 | 70 | |
| 2 | Victoria | $84,430 | 100 | |
| 3 | Midland | $83,300 | 180 | |
| 4 | McAllen | $80,390 | 990 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $76,380 | 7,980 | |
| 6 | Houston | $75,930 | 6,480 | |
| 7 | Killeen | $72,800 | 390 | |
| 8 | Tyler | $72,770 | 220 | |
| 9 | Brownsville | $72,520 | 510 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $70,810 | 960 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Odessa run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $101,810 goes as far as $104,851 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 63.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,851US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,810 a year, 58.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,230 to $119,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eagle Pass, at $86,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Odessa, TX?
The median annual wage is $101,810, or $48.95 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 Odessa, TX is 58.3% higher. 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 Odessa, TX earns more than $119,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,230 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 Eagle Pass, at $86,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Odessa, TX. 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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