Career Counselor salary in Washington, DC
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Rockville, Alexandria, Lanham, Reston, Takoma Park.
Also listed as: Educational Counselor, Education Counselor
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 |
| 25th | $54,032 |
| 50th (median) | $60,000 |
| 75th | $82,500 |
| 90th | $91,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | $53,500 | $47,960 | $92,768 | 12 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2023 | $60,000 | $57,825 | $89,250 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $65,500 | $56,650 | $84,915 | 14 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Career Counselor salary of $60,000 is worth about $55,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $77,420 in May 2025 (7,260 employed). The H-1B median here is $60,000, 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C2 Educational Systems | too few | 2 |
| Lawyers Without Borders | 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 | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.