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Educational, Guidance, And Career Counselors And Advisors H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 21-1012
Employers filed 287 certified H-1B applications for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors (July 2025 to June 2026), from 200 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $50,000 to $68,000, with a median of $57,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 29 | $63,500 | $69,500 | $71,000 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 56% |
| Level II (qualified) | 34% |
| Level III (experienced) | 7% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 3% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah College of Art and Design | 10 | $55,500 | 4 |
| The Ohio University | 9 | $56,000 | 4 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 6 | $47,000 | — |
| Novel Prep | 4 | $68,000 | — |
| Oregon State University | 4 | $56,500 | 1 |
| The University of Iowa | 4 | $53,500 | — |
| Ivy Elite Inc. | 4 | — | — |
| Chinese Community Learning Center LLC | 3 | — | — |
| InGenius LLC | 3 | $74,500 | 2 |
| University of Northern Iowa | 3 | $45,000 | — |
| STEM Preparatory Academy | 3 | $62,000 | — |
| Ivy Labs Education, Inc. | 3 | $65,000 | 1 |
| Phemia Education Consulting LLC | 3 | $91,500 | — |
| Pacific Union College | 3 | $62,000 | — |
| Cleveland State University | 2 | $48,000 | — |
| Texas State University | 2 | $48,000 | — |
| DENO International Education Consultant LLC. | 2 | $66,500 | — |
| Thinktown Education Inc | 2 | $65,000 | 1 |
| North America Service Center for Chinese Students LLC | 2 | — | — |
| Central Michigan University | 2 | $46,000 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: School Counselor, Academic Advisor, Education Counselor, Educational Counselor, Success Advisor, Educational Advisor, Academic Counselor, Career Counselor, Counselor, Admissions Counselor.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.