SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,900, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors, 27.1% beneath the national figure of $64,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,900, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors, 27.1% beneath the national figure of $64,330. Pay ranges from under $37,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,960 to $46,900.
Employment stands at 1,120, or 6.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $81,380. Of the 380 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 232nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $42,960 | −33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,900 | −27.1% |
| 75th | $46,900 | −27.1% |
| 90th | $56,880 | −11.6% |
| Mean | $47,550 | −26.1% |
Other 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 Tallahassee run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,900 buys what $45,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,900 a year, 27.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,530 to $56,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,120 jobs in 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,900, or $22.55 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 Tallahassee, FL is 27.1% 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 Tallahassee, FL earns more than $56,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,530 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 1,120 jobs in this occupation in Tallahassee, FL. 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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