What are the main factors that influence a Career Counselor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Career Counselor's salary?

A Career Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,541 for beginners, reaching about $54,227 at mid-level, and approach $56,045 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Career Counselor?

Career Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Career Counselor roles are District of Columbia $57,963, California $57,743, Massachusetts $56,974. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Career Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Career Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Career Guidance Counselor: $56,997; Academic Advisor Administrator/Career Counselor: $52,325; Career Readiness Counselor: $51,451; College Career Counselor: $50,814; College/University Student Career Counselor: $50,500.

Career Counselor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Career Counselor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Career Counselor in Delaware is $53,016 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Career Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,132
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,049 to $59,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,616

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Career Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,881	$4,990	$1,152	$29
Average	$53,016	$4,418	$1,020	$25
25th Percentile	$47,049	$3,921	$905	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Career Counselor Salaries

A Career Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Career Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Career Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,541
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,720
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,227
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,843
Expert (over 8 years): $56,045

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Career Counselor	$50,541
Intermediate Level Career Counselor	$50,720
Senior Level Career Counselor	$54,227
Specialist Level Career Counselor	$55,843
Expert Level Career Counselor	$56,045

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How Do Career Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Career Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,963.
California: $57,743.
Massachusetts: $56,974.

District of Columbia $57,963 California $57,743 Massachusetts $56,974 Washington $56,764 New Jersey $56,743 Alaska $56,670 Connecticut $55,948 New York $55,654

Hawaii $54,717 Rhode Island $54,278 Maryland $53,979 Minnesota $53,571 Colorado $53,414 Illinois $53,361 Oregon $53,163 Delaware $53,016

New Hampshire $52,924 Virginia $52,718 Pennsylvania $52,116 Nevada $51,812 North Dakota $51,712 Michigan $51,555 Wisconsin $51,498 Vermont $51,383

Texas $51,063 Maine $51,042 Arizona $51,011 Ohio $50,974 Georgia $50,493 Indiana $50,252 Wyoming $50,205 Utah $50,131

Iowa $50,100 Kansas $49,849 Louisiana $49,775 North Carolina $49,749 Missouri $49,739 Florida $49,535 Montana $49,425 Nebraska $49,320

Kentucky $49,262 South Carolina $49,053 Tennessee $48,922 Idaho $48,870 New Mexico $48,488 Oklahoma $48,404 Alabama $48,095 South Dakota $47,577

Arkansas $47,294 West Virginia $47,142 Mississippi $46,687

Top Paying Cities for Career Counselors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $52,777
Little Creek: $53,164
Magnolia: $53,087

Lincoln, DE $52,777 Little Creek, DE $53,164 Magnolia, DE $53,087 Milford, DE $52,911 Marydel, DE $52,998 Millsboro, DE $52,556 Millville, DE $52,637 Milton, DE $52,728

Nassau, DE $52,766 Ocean View, DE $52,628 Rehoboth Beach, DE $52,729 Seaford, DE $52,759 Selbyville, DE $52,541 Smyrna, DE $53,200 Viola, DE $52,955 Woodside, DE $53,098

Bear, DE $52,975 Newark, DE $52,955 Claymont, DE $53,064 Delaware City, DE $53,008 Hockessin, DE $52,951 Kirkwood, DE $52,998 Middletown, DE $53,019 Montchanin, DE $52,963

New Castle, DE $52,970 Odessa, DE $53,045 Port Penn, DE $53,080 Rockland, DE $52,968 Saint Georges, DE $53,002 Townsend, DE $53,083 Winterthur, DE $52,974 Lewes, DE $52,748

Wilmington, DE $52,953 Dover, DE $53,164 Dover Afb, DE $52,884 Bethany Beach, DE $52,573 Bethel, DE $52,627 Bridgeville, DE $52,751 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,014 Cheswold, DE $53,146

Clayton, DE $53,148 Dagsboro, DE $52,536 Delmar, DE $52,452 Ellendale, DE $52,611 Felton, DE $52,907 Fenwick Island, DE $52,547 Frankford, DE $52,456 Frederica, DE $52,959

Georgetown, DE $52,516 Greenwood, DE $52,759 Harbeson, DE $52,572 Harrington, DE $52,840 Hartly, DE $53,004 Houston, DE $52,765 Kenton, DE $53,151 Laurel, DE $52,485

Yorklyn, DE $52,966

Career Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Career Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$47,049

Average $53,016/year

$59,881

$3,921

Average $4,418/month

$4,990

$905

Average $1,020/week

$1,152

$23

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,881	$4,990	$1,152	$29
Average	$53,016	$4,418	$1,020	$25
25th Percentile	$47,049	$3,921	$905	$23

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