Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in New Jersey
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in New Jersey earn an average of $81,430 a year. That is $10,000 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $71,430. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $83,390.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,430 | $34.34 |
| New Jersey | $81,430 | $39.15 |
| New York | $77,210 | $37.12 |
| Delaware | $72,490 | $34.85 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,110 | $32.26 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,360
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51,770
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,560
- Healthcare Social Workers$85,340
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,930
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$64,520
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in New Jersey?
The average is $81,430 a year, and the median is $77,910. That is $10,000 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$39.15 an hour on average; the median is $37.46.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($83,390), followed by Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($80,000). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($69,750).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.