Career Counselor salary in Austin, TX
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Cedar Park, San Marcos.
Also listed as: Educational Counselor, Education Counselor
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 |
| 25th | $44,470 |
| 50th (median) | $46,500 |
| 75th | $51,082 |
| 90th | $65,667 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Career Counselor salary of $46,500 is worth about $47,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in the Austin, TX area earned a median of $61,570 in May 2025 (3,500 employed). The H-1B median here is $46,500, 24% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sathya | too few | 4 |
| Texas State University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.