Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors is $29.72 an hour ($61,830 a year). About 2,470 people work in this job there.

$29.72Median hourly pay
$50,270–$79,480Middle half of workers, yearly
2,470People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($64,330). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($61,760).

Pay range for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.22$46,220
25% of workers$24.17$50,270
Half of workers (median)$29.72$61,830
75% of workers$38.21$79,480
90% of workers$46.48$96,680

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sandusky$65,990110
Canton-Massillon$63,470370
Columbus$62,0802,440
Cincinnati (this page)$61,8302,470
Cleveland$61,6202,410
Akron$61,330870
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$60,650980
Lima$59,790140
Youngstown-Warren$59,180350
Toledo$58,770940
Mansfield$58,050130
Springfield$56,370140

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

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Other job titles for this job

Academic AdvisorAcademic CounselorAdmissions CounselorAdult School CounselorAdvisorArticulation OfficerAssessment SpecialistCareer AdvisorCareer CoachCareer ConsultantCareer CoordinatorCareer Counselor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.