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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors vs. Social and Human Service Assistants: Salary Comparison (2026)

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisorss earn a median salary of $65,140/year, while Social and Human Service Assistantss earn $45,120/year - a difference of $20,020. Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Social and Human Service Assistants
Median salary
$65,140
$45,120
Hourly rate
$31.32/hr
$21.69/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$43,580
$33,280
Senior level (90th %)
$105,870
$63,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
342,350
424,220
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
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