What is the salary of a Career Development Specialist? In the United States, a Career Development Specialist earns an average salary of $32,246. The salary range for a Career Development Specialist is usually between $22,745 and $46,007 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $94,042. The highest Career Development Specialist salary in the United States was $155,503. The average hourly pay for a Career Development Specialist is $15.50.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Career Development Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $108,542, followed by Pennsylvania, with an average salary of $72,157, and South Dakota, with an average salary of $57,389. Employers paying the highest salary for a Career Development Specialist job are Alameda County (CA), Pajaro Valley Unified (CA) and Fort Wayne Civil City (IN).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | $131,686 |
| Pajaro Valley Unified, CA | $84,869 |
| Fort Wayne Civil City, IN | $48,534 |
| Western Michigan University, MI | $44,718 |
| Florida State University, FL | $44,349 |
| Arizona State University, AZ | $43,000 |
| City of Shreveport, LA | $42,288 |
| University of Texas at Austin, TX | $31,871 |
| City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge, LA | $31,748 |
| University of Houston - University Park, TX | $30,124 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Career Counselor | $45,968 |
| Career Advisor | $49,526 |
| Career Services Coordinator | $44,194 |
| Career Specialist | $41,912 |
| Career Coach | $43,487 |
| Career Services Specialist | $67,686 |
| Career And Technical Education Coordinator | $97,201 |
| Career Navigator | $40,384 |
| Career Coordinator | $53,919 |
| Career Center Coordinator | $38,178 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Career Development Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $43,667 | 4 |
| California | $108,542 | 21 |
| Florida | $24,502 | 63 |
| Georgia | $39,404 | 1 |
| Iowa | $48,640 | 1 |
| Indiana | $48,535 | 9 |
| Kansas | $39,485 | 1 |
| Kentucky | $27,162 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $34,848 | 18 |
| Massachusetts | $30,094 | 1 |
| Michigan | $44,718 | 5 |
| Montana | $27 | 13 |
| Nebraska | $40,700 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $49,400 | 1 |
| Ohio | $33,842 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $40,829 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,157 | 1 |
| South Dakota | $57,389 | 1 |
| Texas | $30,719 | 37 |
| Virginia | $44,806 | 3 |
