SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $64,900, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Walla Walla, WA tracks the national median of $64,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,900, median pay for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Walla Walla, WA tracks the national median of $64,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $60,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,480 to $77,580.
Employment stands at 80, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $102,650. Of the 162 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,480 | −6.0% |
| 25th | $60,480 | −6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $64,900 | +0.9% |
| 75th | $77,580 | +20.6% |
| 90th | $102,540 | +59.4% |
| Mean | $71,070 | +10.5% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $102,650 | 150 | |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $96,780 | 90 | |
| 3 | Yakima | $96,370 | 230 | |
| 4 | Kennewick | $88,900 | 260 | |
| 5 | Seattle | $87,280 | 3,570 | |
| 6 | Olympia | $83,050 | 220 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $82,300 | 80 | |
| 8 | Longview | $78,490 | 90 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $75,990 | 540 | |
| 10 | Bellingham | $69,800 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Walla Walla run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $64,900 buys what $60,654 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,900 a year, 0.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,480 to $102,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $102,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Walla Walla, WA?
The median annual wage is $64,900, or $31.20 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 Walla Walla, WA is 0.9% 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 Walla Walla, WA earns more than $102,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,480 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 Bremerton, at $102,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Walla Walla, WA. 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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