Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Mississippi
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Mississippi earn an average of $57,380 a year. That is $14,050 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $65,040.
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Mississippi vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,430 | $34.34 |
| Mississippi | $57,380 | $27.59 |
| Louisiana | $63,910 | $30.73 |
| Tennessee | $61,020 | $29.34 |
| Alabama | $59,540 | $28.62 |
| Arkansas | $59,370 | $28.54 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,130
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,750
- Healthcare Social Workers$60,300
- Social and Human Service Assistants$32,850
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,750
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,370
Average pay, Mississippi, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Mississippi?
The average is $57,380 a year, and the median is $58,710. That is $14,050 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in Mississippi?
$27.59 an hour on average; the median is $28.23.
Where in Mississippi do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($65,040), followed by Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($61,020). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hattiesburg, MS ($54,620).
How does Mississippi rank?
Mississippi ranks #47 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.