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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Washington

Educational, guidance, and career counselors advise students on academic planning, personal development, and career decisions. They work in schools, colleges, and universities, helping students select courses, explore career options, and navigate educational pathways In Washington the median pay is $82,670 a year, 29% above the national median of $64,330.

$82,670median pay in Washington, per year
$65,470–$104,690middle half earn
6,610employed in Washington
$64,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Washington and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingPsychologyAdministrative

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Licenses and training in Washington

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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in other states

California · $86,500Alaska · $82,900District of Columbia · $80,470Massachusetts · $79,930New Jersey · $77,910New Mexico · $77,880Maryland · $75,820Rhode Island · $75,000Delaware · $74,070Connecticut · $73,910

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O*NET-SOC 21-1012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.