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Youth advisor salary
Average youth advisor salary
$36,283
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Average youth advisor salary by state
Highest paying states for youth advisors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $44,171 | $21.24 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $39,840 | $19.15 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $57,437 | $27.61 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $46,874 | $22.54 |
| 5 | Maryland | $47,467 | $22.82 |
| 6 | Texas | $41,431 | $19.92 |
| 7 | New York | $41,713 | $20.05 |
| 8 | Nevada | $38,607 | $18.56 |
| 9 | Virginia | $40,722 | $19.58 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $41,447 | $19.93 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $40,881 | $19.65 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $40,565 | $19.50 |
| 13 | Illinois | $37,396 | $17.98 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $34,828 | $16.74 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $36,149 | $17.38 |
| 16 | Maine | $37,553 | $18.05 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $38,745 | $18.63 |
| 18 | California | $37,374 | $17.97 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $34,923 | $16.79 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $38,853 | $18.68 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $33,170 | $15.95 |
| 22 | Ohio | $34,803 | $16.73 |
| 23 | Kansas | $35,092 | $16.87 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $33,718 | $16.21 |
| 25 | Alaska | $31,831 | $15.30 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $30,185 | $14.51 |
| 27 | Iowa | $33,644 | $16.18 |
| 28 | Michigan | $31,519 | $15.15 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $32,209 | $15.49 |
| 30 | Vermont | $35,879 | $17.25 |
| 31 | Florida | $31,929 | $15.35 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $34,429 | $16.55 |
| 33 | Delaware | $33,282 | $16.00 |
| 34 | Washington | $34,005 | $16.35 |
| 35 | Idaho | $33,228 | $15.97 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $32,153 | $15.46 |
| 37 | Colorado | $29,439 | $14.15 |
| 38 | Alabama | $29,135 | $14.01 |
| 39 | Oregon | $32,836 | $15.79 |
| 40 | Utah | $28,179 | $13.55 |
| 41 | Arizona | $28,114 | $13.52 |
| 42 | Missouri | $28,693 | $13.79 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $28,475 | $13.69 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $29,415 | $14.14 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $27,876 | $13.40 |
| 46 | Montana | $29,848 | $14.35 |
| 47 | Indiana | $28,292 | $13.60 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $24,148 | $11.61 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $27,185 | $13.07 |
| 50 | Georgia | $25,236 | $12.13 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $25,295 | $12.16 |
Youth advisor salary details
A youth advisor's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a youth advisor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $36,283 | $3,024 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying youth advisor jobs
The highest paying types of youth advisors are community advisor, treatment specialist, and program counselor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Counselor | $36,843 | $3,070 | $17.71 | 100,538 |
| Mental Health Worker | $41,081 | $3,423 | $19.75 | 144,879 |
| Day Camp Counselor | $29,384 | $2,449 | $14.13 | 32,895 |
| Program Counselor | $43,820 | $3,652 | $21.07 | 133,491 |
| Youth Development Professional | $43,758 | $3,647 | $21.04 | 91,372 |
| Youth Program Coordinator | $37,004 | $3,084 | $17.79 | 91,078 |
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Youth advisor salary trends
The average youth advisor salary has risen by $5,806 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average youth advisor earned $30,477 annually, but today, they earn $36,283 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for youth advisors over the last decade.
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Average youth advisor salary over time
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Youth advisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,300 | $17.44 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $35,500 | $17.07 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $34,700 | $16.67 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $33,200 | $15.99 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $32,400 | $15.58 | +2.1% |
Recently added youth advisor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kvc Health Systems, Inc. | Youth Advisor | Columbia, MO | 06/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| Boulder County, Co | Youth Opioid Overdose Prevention (Yoop) Youth Advisor | Boulder, CO | 06/26/2025 | $50,171 |
| Education Service Center Region 14 | Youth Success Advisor-Abilene Area | Abilene, TX | 05/28/2025 | $44,400 |
| City of Carson City, Nv | Youth Advisor | Carson City, NV | 05/20/2025 | $65,870 |
| Consolidated Municipality of Carson City | Youth Advisor | Carson City, NV | 05/20/2025 | $65,870 |
| Auberle Group | Youth Self-Care Advisor | McKeesport, PA | 05/17/2025 | $36,523 |
| Kvc Health Systems | Youth Advisor | Columbia, MO | 05/02/2025 | $37,566 |
| Kvc Health Systems | Youth Advisor | Columbia, MO | 04/14/2025 | $37,566 |
| Kvc Health Systems | Overnight Youth Advisor | Columbia, MO | 03/15/2025 | $33,392 |
| City of Harrisburg, Pa | Junior Advisor To The Harrisburg Youth Comission | Harrisburg, PA | 03/11/2025 | $35,479 |
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