Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors is $28.35 an hour ($58,960 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($64,330). North Dakota ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.53 | $46,860 |
| 25% of workers | $23.98 | $49,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.35 | $58,960 |
| 75% of workers | $35.51 | $73,860 |
| 90% of workers | $38.22 | $79,500 |
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | $70,390 | 70 |
| Bismarck | $61,970 | 130 |
| Grand Forks | $58,960 | 190 |
| Fargo | $52,960 | 220 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 27,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $46,260 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,560 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $75,340 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $68,630 |
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