Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Minnesota
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Minnesota earn an average of $69,080 a year. That is $2,350 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $71,230.
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Average pay for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,430 | $34.34 |
| Minnesota | $69,080 | $33.21 |
| Wisconsin | $66,440 | $31.94 |
| North Dakota | $61,790 | $29.71 |
| Iowa | $58,190 | $27.98 |
| South Dakota | $53,980 | $25.95 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,730
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52,370
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$74,420
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,650
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Minnesota?
The average is $69,080 a year, and the median is $64,600. That is $2,350 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$33.21 an hour on average; the median is $31.06.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($71,230), followed by Rochester, MN ($69,950). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($53,430).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #19 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.