Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Tennessee
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Tennessee earn an average of $61,020 a year. That is $10,410 (15%) 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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Questions and answers
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Tennessee?
The average is $61,020 a year, and the median is $59,960. That is $10,410 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$29.34 an hour on average; the median is $28.83.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($65,040), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($64,610). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Morristown, TN ($50,770).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.