SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Victoria
Victoria, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Victoria, TX is $84,430 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 Victoria, TX is $84,430 per year, well above the national median of $64,330. The gap of 31.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,310 and $94,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,540 and the ninetieth at $94,620.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $101,810. Of the 191 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,540 | −41.6% |
| 25th | $45,310 | −29.6% |
| Median (50th) | $84,430 | +31.2% |
| 75th | $94,620 | +47.1% |
| 90th | $94,620 | +47.1% |
| Mean | $72,330 | +12.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $101,810 | 120 | |
| 2 | Eagle Pass | $86,520 | 70 | |
| 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 Victoria run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $84,430 goes as far as $86,952 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,952US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,430 a year, 31.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,540 to $94,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $101,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Victoria, TX?
The median annual wage is $84,430, or $40.59 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 Victoria, TX is 31.2% 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 Victoria, TX earns more than $94,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,540 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 Odessa, at $101,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Victoria, 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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