Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Connecticut
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Connecticut earn an average of $75,730 a year. That is $4,300 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $71,430. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $82,250.
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,430 | $34.34 |
| Connecticut | $75,730 | $36.41 |
| Massachusetts | $85,660 | $41.18 |
| New York | $77,210 | $37.12 |
| Rhode Island | $75,730 | $36.41 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,450
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$78,250
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Connecticut?
The average is $75,730 a year, and the median is $73,910. That is $4,300 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$36.41 an hour on average; the median is $35.53.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($82,250), followed by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($75,800). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($69,170).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.