DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 2,214 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 342,350 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $57,242 | +33.6% | 12 | 7 |
| New York, NE | $52,801 | +23.3% | 24 | 17 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,000 | +21.4% | 23 | 12 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $51,701 | +20.7% | 20 | 12 |
| Boston, MA | $50,076 | +16.9% | 20 | 14 |
| New Haven, CT | $50,000 | +16.7% | 10 | 2 |
| EAST LANSING, MI | $48,421 | +13% | 31 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,738 | +11.4% | 22 | 10 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,450 | +10.8% | 13 | 1 |
| Herndon, VA | $46,634 | +8.9% | 15 | 3 |
| Athens, OH | $46,500 | +8.5% | 11 | 1 |
| New York, NY | $46,000 | +7.4% | 84 | 52 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $45,926 | +7.2% | 10 | 3 |
| Woburn, MA | $44,500 | +3.9% | 13 | 3 |
| DALLAS, TX | $44,293 | +3.4% | 10 | 5 |
| New Rochelle, NY | $43,472 | +1.5% | 20 | 1 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,000 | -2% | 12 | 4 |
| Torrance, CA | $41,746 | -2.6% | 10 | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,456 | -5.6% | 29 | 15 |
| PASADENA, CA | $40,456 | -5.6% | 17 | 9 |
| Irvine, CA | $40,102 | -6.4% | 41 | 16 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,520 | -7.8% | 11 | 8 |
| City of Industry, CA | $38,064 | -11.1% | 11 | 6 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,000 | -16% | 41 | 10 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $55,000 | -34.5% | 35 |
| Nebraska | $52,229 | -21.6% | 57 |
| New Jersey | $52,218 | -33% | 29 |
| Nevada | $52,015 | -19.9% | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $47,750 | -25% | 10 |
| Arkansas | $46,595 | -22.5% | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $46,000 | -41.7% | 93 |
| Michigan | $45,947 | -27.3% | 71 |
| New York | $45,667 | -34.7% | 194 |
| Colorado | $45,282 | -29.1% | 39 |
| Utah | $45,000 | -28% | 8 |
| Connecticut | $45,000 | -36.1% | 24 |
| District of Columbia | $45,000 | -44% | 9 |
| Maryland | $44,824 | -40.2% | 11 |
| Indiana | $43,813 | -22.4% | 18 |
| Oregon | $43,500 | -41.2% | 8 |
| California | $42,154 | -55.3% | 288 |
| Idaho | $41,645 | -31% | 6 |
| Ohio | $41,642 | -32.8% | 55 |
| North Carolina | $41,600 | -27.2% | 28 |
| Virginia | $41,231 | -38.8% | 58 |
| Louisiana | $41,175 | -38.6% | 10 |
| Rhode Island | $41,000 | -42.7% | 2 |
| Texas | $40,815 | -37.8% | 66 |
| Georgia | $40,498 | -36.7% | 27 |
| Illinois | $40,404 | -34% | 44 |
| Arizona | $40,360 | -30.3% | 21 |
| Minnesota | $40,209 | -36.4% | 24 |
| New Hampshire | $39,991 | -41.5% | 8 |
| South Dakota | $39,842 | -24% | 2 |
| Florida | $39,770 | -26.5% | 60 |
| Kentucky | $39,760 | -38.3% | 12 |
| Mississippi | $39,314 | -34.1% | 9 |
| Hawaii | $39,156 | -41.3% | 2 |
| Wyoming | $38,709 | -40.5% | 1 |
| Alabama | $38,042 | -37.2% | 11 |
| Missouri | $37,710 | -29.9% | 19 |
| Delaware | $37,455 | -48.3% | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,430 | -39.1% | 68 |
| South Carolina | $37,200 | -35.2% | 3 |
| Iowa | $37,000 | -33.8% | 7 |
| Maine | $36,853 | -37.7% | 1 |
| Tennessee | $36,397 | -38.4% | 6 |
| Kansas | $35,552 | -39.2% | 3 |
| New Mexico | $35,405 | -53.7% | 2 |
| North Dakota | $32,395 | -46.3% | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $31,819 | -37.8% | 14 |
| West Virginia | $30,000 | -45.9% | 5 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors positions, 40% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 54% required a Master's degree, and 4% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | Doctorate | $48,421 |
| NEW OASIS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LLC | Master's | $45,698 |
| Monroe College LTD | Master's | $45,149 |
| ASPIRE Pathway LLC | Not specified | $37,606 |
| Orchepia School of Music, Inc. | Master's | $40,102 |
| IVY LABS EDUCATION, INC. | Bachelor's | $52,500 |
| American Education and Translation Services Corp | Bachelor's | $37,482 |
| Colorado State University | Not specified | $47,450 |
| University of Minnesota | Not specified | $40,415 |
| PACIFIC STATES UNIVERSITY | Master's | $37,773 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is Professional and Technical Services at $45,942. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Health Care and Social Assistance at $42,847.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 2,214 DOL filings, the median salary for a Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $42,840, ranging from $38,189 to $50,149.
The 90th percentile salary is $105,870 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Seattle, WA offers the highest median at $57,242.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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