All counselors not listed separately.
Counselors, All Other
SOC: 21-1019 O*NET: 21-1019.00
Median Salary
$49,830
per year
Job Growth
🚀 12.6%
Much Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
7.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All counselors not listed separately.
What does a Counselors, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$36,160
10th percentile
Early Career
$42,760
25th percentile
Median
$49,830
50th percentile
Experienced
$66,510
75th percentile
Top Earners
$91,420
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$36,160
25th
$42,760
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$49,830
Mean: $58,070
75th
$66,510
90th
$91,420
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $55,260 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $42,760 and $66,510
- •Salary spread is 47.7% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 33,340 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
High Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:69,100
Top Industries
Ambulatory Health Care Services29.1%
Social Assistance24.3%
Individual and Family Services20.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+12.6%
Annual Openings:7,400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)69,100
Current
2034 (Projected)77,800
+12.6%
+8,700
Employment Change
+12.6%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: Faster than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Counselors, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 43 locations
California
13,320 jobs$47,0103.41x
Texas
2,850 jobs$55,2200.95x
Louisiana
1,760 jobs$46,0004.27x
Maryland
1,550 jobs$61,1402.61x
Illinois
1,420 jobs$49,6501.08x
Pennsylvania
1,290 jobs$61,5100.99x
Florida
1,150 jobs$45,2700.54x
Tennessee
960 jobs$51,9001.36x
New Jersey
930 jobs$76,2401.01x
Georgia
800 jobs$63,3200.76x
Virginia
770 jobs$105,1400.87x
New York
610 jobs$68,5700.29x
Minnesota
470 jobs$52,0700.74x
Michigan
440 jobs$46,7800.46x
Ohio
430 jobs$36,9800.36x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Faster than average growth expected
- •High current market demand
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Counselors, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Counselors, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Counselors, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
1.3k program completions/year
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
993 program completions/year
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
636 program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
627 program completions/year
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
555 program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
549 program completions/year
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
499 program completions/year
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
479 program completions/year
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
470 program completions/year
Merced College
Merced, CA
460 program completions/year
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
432 program completions/year
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
426 program completions/year