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 $53,452 for beginners, reaching about $57,349 at mid-level, and approach $59,261 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 $59,400, California $59,175, Massachusetts $58,386. 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: $57,493; Academic Advisor Administrator/Career Counselor: $52,777; Career Readiness Counselor: $52,727; College Career Counselor: $52,074; Career Development Counselor: $51,904.

Career Counselor Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Career Counselor make in Hawaii?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Career Counselor in Hawaii is $56,074 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,877
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,745 to $63,299
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,984

10% $43,984

50% (Median) $56,074

90% $69,877

Career Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,299	$5,275	$1,217	$30
Average	$56,074	$4,673	$1,078	$27
25th Percentile	$49,745	$4,145	$957	$24

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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): $53,452
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,642
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,349
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,049
Expert (over 8 years): $59,261

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Career Counselor	$53,452
Intermediate Level Career Counselor	$53,642
Senior Level Career Counselor	$57,349
Specialist Level Career Counselor	$59,049
Expert Level Career Counselor	$59,261

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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: $59,400.
California: $59,175.
Massachusetts: $58,386.

District of Columbia $59,400 California $59,175 Massachusetts $58,386 Washington $58,172 New Jersey $58,150 Alaska $58,075 Connecticut $57,335 New York $57,034

Hawaii $56,074 Rhode Island $55,623 Maryland $55,317 Minnesota $54,899 Colorado $54,738 Illinois $54,684 Oregon $54,480 Delaware $54,330

New Hampshire $54,236 Virginia $54,024 Pennsylvania $53,407 Nevada $53,096 North Dakota $52,994 Michigan $52,833 Wisconsin $52,774 Vermont $52,656

Texas $52,329 Maine $52,308 Arizona $52,275 Ohio $52,238 Georgia $51,744 Indiana $51,498 Wyoming $51,449 Utah $51,374

Iowa $51,342 Kansas $51,084 Louisiana $51,009 North Carolina $50,983 Missouri $50,972 Florida $50,763 Montana $50,650 Nebraska $50,543

Kentucky $50,484 South Carolina $50,269 Tennessee $50,135 Idaho $50,081 New Mexico $49,690 Oklahoma $49,604 Alabama $49,287 South Dakota $48,756

Arkansas $48,466 West Virginia $48,311 Mississippi $47,844

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:

Aiea: $55,770
Anahola: $55,039
Captain Cook: $54,984

Aiea, HI $55,770 Anahola, HI $55,039 Captain Cook, HI $54,984 Eleele, HI $55,151 Ewa Beach, HI $55,721 Kapolei, HI $55,676 Haiku, HI $55,080 Hakalau, HI $54,956

Haleiwa, HI $55,569 Hana, HI $54,948 Hanalei, HI $54,967 Hanamaulu, HI $55,079 Hanapepe, HI $55,148 Hauula, HI $55,654 Hawaii National Park, HI $55,020 Hawi, HI $55,111

Hilo, HI $55,073 Princeville, HI $55,067 Holualoa, HI $55,006 Honaunau, HI $54,911 Honokaa, HI $54,982 Honomu, HI $55,068 Hoolehua, HI $54,911 Kaaawa, HI $55,672

Kahuku, HI $55,553 Kahului, HI $55,207 Kailua, HI $55,752 Ocean View, HI $55,051 Waikoloa, HI $55,046 Keauhou, HI $55,006 Kailua Kona, HI $55,072 Kalaheo, HI $55,085

Kalaupapa, HI $54,860 Kamuela, HI $55,009 Kaneohe, HI $55,741 Kapaa, HI $55,145 Kaumakani, HI $55,174 Kaunakakai, HI $54,976 Keaau, HI $55,111 Kealakekua, HI $55,082

Kealia, HI $55,101 Kekaha, HI $55,045 Kihei, HI $55,151 Kilauea, HI $55,068 Kapaau, HI $55,027 Koloa, HI $55,093 Kualapuu, HI $54,960 Kunia, HI $55,659

Kurtistown, HI $55,083 Lahaina, HI $55,094 Laie, HI $55,602 Lanai City, HI $54,960 Laupahoehoe, HI $55,098 Lawai, HI $55,174 Lihue, HI $55,079 Makawao, HI $55,122

Makaweli, HI $54,957 Maunaloa, HI $54,828 Mountain View, HI $55,054 Naalehu, HI $54,943 Ninole, HI $54,906 Ookala, HI $54,924 Paauilo, HI $54,991 Pahala, HI $54,958

Pahoa, HI $55,031 Paia, HI $55,096 Papaaloa, HI $55,106 Papaikou, HI $54,992 Pearl City, HI $55,730 Pepeekeo, HI $55,098 Puunene, HI $55,207 Volcano, HI $55,020

Wahiawa, HI $55,634 Pukalani, HI $55,122 Mililani, HI $55,702 Kula, HI $55,008 Waialua, HI $55,539 Waianae, HI $55,590 Wailuku, HI $55,121 Waimanalo, HI $55,742

Waimea, HI $55,169 Waipahu, HI $55,706 Honolulu, HI $55,789 J B P H H, HI $55,780 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $55,664 Schofield Barracks, HI $55,648 Fort Shafter, HI $55,789 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $55,789

Camp H M Smith, HI $55,777 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $55,723 Wake Island, HI $55,789

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.

$49,745

Average $56,074/year

$63,299

$4,145

Average $4,673/month

$5,275

$957

Average $1,078/week

$1,217

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,299	$5,275	$1,217	$30
Average	$56,074	$4,673	$1,078	$27
25th Percentile	$49,745	$4,145	$957	$24

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