Counselors, All Other: Career Overview
All counselors not listed separately.
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What Tasks Do Counselors, All Other Perform?
Types of Counselors, All Other Jobs
People in this occupation may also be known by titles such as:
- AIDS Counselor
- Adoption Counselor
- Anger Control Counselor
- Behavior Specialist
- Business Representative
- Career Development Specialist
- Career Manager
- Career Specialist
Employment and Demand
There are about 219,429 counselors, all other working in the United States today. Employment is projected to grow by +4.5% over the projection horizon.
Counselors, All Other Pay
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $81,766 |
| Hourly median | $39.31 |
| 10th percentile | $50,852 |
| 25th percentile | $66,309 |
| 75th percentile | $97,222 |
| 90th percentile | $112,679 |
Pay can vary substantially based on experience, location, and industry.
How Much Do Counselors, All Other Make in Different U.S. States?
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $105,140 |
| District of Columbia | $86,240 |
| North Dakota | $81,260 |
| Delaware | $80,760 |
| New Jersey | $76,240 |
| Oregon | $76,100 |
| Wisconsin | $70,500 |
| New York | $68,570 |
| Colorado | $68,310 |
| Hawaii | $68,250 |
| Maine | $63,920 |
| Georgia | $63,320 |
| South Carolina | $63,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,510 |
| Maryland | $61,140 |
| Washington | $58,170 |
| Massachusetts | $58,120 |
| Texas | $55,220 |
| Vermont | $52,590 |
| Minnesota | $52,070 |
| Connecticut | $51,920 |
| Tennessee | $51,900 |
| Indiana | $51,800 |
| Arizona | $51,780 |
| Alaska | $50,510 |
| Illinois | $49,650 |
| North Carolina | $47,150 |
| California | $47,010 |
| Michigan | $46,780 |
| Louisiana | $46,000 |
| Iowa | $45,440 |
| Florida | $45,270 |
| New Hampshire | $45,000 |
| Mississippi | $44,040 |
| West Virginia | $41,740 |
| Kentucky | $40,000 |
| Missouri | $39,340 |
| Nevada | $38,970 |
| Montana | $38,130 |
| Ohio | $36,980 |
| Utah | $36,590 |
| Arkansas | $31,990 |
| Alabama | $31,910 |
Pay by U.S. Region
Pay for counselors, all other vary by region. These regions lead on median pay:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Atlantic | $65,489 | 13.5% | 1.47 |
| Southeast | $56,589 | 18.4% | 1.83 |
| Rocky Mountains | $56,257 | 1.8% | 0.62 |
| Southwest | $55,037 | 9.3% | 0.91 |
| New England | $53,700 | 2.6% | 1.16 |
| Plains States | $51,606 | 2.7% | 0.62 |
| Great Lakes | $50,238 | 8.6% | 0.77 |
| Far Western US | $47,360 | 43.1% | 3.28 |
Highest-Paying Metro Areas for Counselors, All Other
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | VA | $108,530 | |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | DC | $107,990 | 870 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | NJ | $107,020 | 150 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | CA | $91,420 | 110 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | SC | $85,840 | 40 |
| Bismarck, ND | ND | $80,910 | 40 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | ND | $79,950 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | CO | $75,330 | 140 |
Which Industries Hire Counselors, All Other
The bulk of counselors, all other are found across these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20,340 | $47,650 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2,590 | $62,030 |
| Educational Services | 2,400 | $64,070 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 850 | $49,910 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 210 | $57,070 |
| Finance and Insurance | 180 | $84,180 |
Below are examples of industries where counselors, all other work:
Degree Programs
Aspiring counselors, all other typically earn programs in:
Health Professions and Related Programs
2 programs across 1 majors
Sources
Statistics shown above are sourced from the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 21-1019.00 (Counselors, All Other).