School and career counselors and advisors
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$65,140
~$31/hr · ~$5,428/mo
US Jobs
376K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
6/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 6/10
This occupation is a mix of high-touch interpersonal work and digital information processing. AI can significantly automate the 'hard' data tasks like analyzing student performance trends, matching aptitudes to career paths, and drafting résumés, but the core functions of emotional support, crisis intervention (reporting abuse), and navigating complex human relationships in a school setting provide a strong buffer against full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CABEST VALUE | $134,820 | Average (100.2) | $134,617 |
| Grand Island, NE | $108,030 | Below avg (87.1) | $123,974 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $85,380 | Below avg (82.0) | $104,173 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $109,390 | Above avg (107.4) | $101,834 |
| Yakima, WA | $98,330 | Average (97.9) | $100,437 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $87,220 | Below avg (87.1) | $100,155 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $87,340 | Below avg (89.1) | $98,017 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $95,770 | Average (98.6) | $97,153 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,190 | Above avg (104.0) | $95,371 |
| Odessa, TX | $87,860 | Below avg (92.6) | $94,842 |
| Casper, WY | $87,010 | Below avg (92.5) | $94,026 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $96,270 | Average (102.4) | $94,024 |
| Lincoln, NE | $85,660 | Below avg (91.9) | $93,217 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $99,540 | Above avg (107.3) | $92,733 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $91,020 | Average (98.9) | $92,046 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,428/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)