Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Virginia
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Virginia earn an average of $71,920 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $71,430. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $82,980.
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Average pay for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,430 | $34.34 |
| Virginia | $71,920 | $34.58 |
| District of Columbia | $82,700 | $39.76 |
| Maryland | $78,920 | $37.94 |
| Kentucky | $65,740 | $31.61 |
| Tennessee | $61,020 | $29.34 |
| North Carolina | $56,710 | $27.26 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,430
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Virginia?
The average is $71,920 a year, and the median is $67,660. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$34.58 an hour on average; the median is $32.53.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($82,980), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($71,750). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($58,860).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #14 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.