# SOC 21-1012: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1012

Employers filed 3,464 certified H-1B applications for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (21-1012) roles, requesting 3,647 workers. The average offered wage is $50,688/yr, 21% below the BLS national median ($64,330/yr). (2025, SOC 21-1012) The largest filers are Michigan State University, Monroe College Ltd. and NEW Oasis International EDUCATION, LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 3,464 |
| Total workers | 3,647 |
| Average offered wage | $51K |
| Average prevailing wage | $45K |
| BLS median wage | $64K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 21-1012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -21% |

## Top employers (of 1,289)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Michigan State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/michigan-state-university-517b58f00c) | 58 | 58 | $56K | $64K |
| [Monroe College Ltd.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/monroe-college-ltd-04817cc8c4) | 42 | 42 | $48K | $64K |
| [NEW Oasis International EDUCATION, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/new-oasis-international-education-llc-8b8e9b7694) | 38 | 38 | $48K | $64K |
| [University of Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-minnesota-bd16a28163) | 35 | 35 | $51K | $64K |
| [The Ohio University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-ohio-university-35edde98e4) | 33 | 33 | $51K | $64K |
| [Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/savannah-college-of-art-and-design-inc-d02d128af3) | 32 | 32 | $54K | $64K |
| [Aspire Pathway LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/aspire-pathway-llc-70d72269ec) | 32 | 32 | $43K | $64K |
| [Colorado State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/colorado-state-university-1cad79b47f) | 32 | 32 | $52K | $64K |
| [IVY Labs EDUCATION, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ivy-labs-education-inc-6bde95e9fa) | 26 | 32 | $55K | $64K |
| [Case Western Reserve University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/case-western-reserve-university-b4c9b5d03a) | 24 | 24 | $50K | $64K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $45K |
| 2010 | 37 | 37 | $41K |
| 2011 | 135 | 154 | $40K |
| 2012 | 163 | 182 | $40K |
| 2013 | 133 | 147 | $40K |
| 2014 | 149 | 161 | $40K |
| 2015 | 185 | 189 | $42K |
| 2016 | 142 | 148 | $45K |
| 2017 | 204 | 219 | $44K |
| 2018 | 221 | 229 | $46K |
| 2019 | 185 | 186 | $47K |
| 2020 | 163 | 172 | $48K |
| 2021 | 188 | 192 | $50K |
| 2022 | 189 | 207 | $51K |
| 2023 | 223 | 226 | $50K |
| 2024 | 287 | 292 | $54K |
| 2025 | 260 | 268 | $55K |
| 2026 | 87 | 99 | $56K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 424 | 7 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 387 | 9 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 180 | 5 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 174 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 151 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 146 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 121 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 97 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 85 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 84 | 5 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 81 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 74 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 65 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 64 | 5 | 0.1 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 60 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 59 | 9 | 0.3 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 58 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 54 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 45 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 44 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 43 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 36 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 36 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 33 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 31 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 31 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 31 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 27 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 25 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 24 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 24 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 19 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 19 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 15 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 9 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [West Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wv) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maine](https://www.xh1b.org/state/me) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 6 | 2 | 0.2 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 5 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Puerto Rico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pr) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=21-1012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=21-1012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.