U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors ; Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors ; Marriage and Family Therapists ; Mental Health Counselors ; Rehabilitation Counselors ; Counselors, All Other ; Child, Family, and School Social Workers ; Healthcare Social Workers ; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers ; Social Workers, All Other ; Health Educators ; Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists ; Social and Human Service Assistants ; Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other* ; Clergy ; Directors, Religious Activities and Education ; Religious Workers, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901,180 | 0.4 % | $20.76 | $43,180 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.96 | $14.20 | $18.89 | $25.79 | $33.48 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,800 | $29,530 | $39,280 | $53,650 | $69,640 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual and Family Services | 287,250 | 23.67 | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 241,450 | 10.51 | $21.92 | $45,590 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 238,520 | 4.26 | $22.34 | $46,460 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 201,670 | 2.36 | $28.42 | $59,120 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 123,350 | 21.85 | $15.05 | $31,300 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 44,930 | 31.87 | $15.33 | $31,880 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 80,430 | 24.79 | $15.47 | $32,180 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 39,850 | 24.56 | $15.81 | $32,890 |
| Religious Organizations | 44,570 | 24.17 | $20.53 | $42,710 |
| Individual and Family Services | 287,250 | 23.67 | $17.00 | $35,360 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 15,530 | 0.76 | $34.84 | $72,460 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | 80 | 0.18 | $31.66 | $65,850 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 201,670 | 2.36 | $28.42 | $59,120 |
| Junior Colleges | 21,230 | 2.78 | $26.58 | $55,280 |
| Insurance Carriers | 3,680 | 0.31 | $26.08 | $54,250 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 203,610 | 14.54 | 0.97 | $24.27 | $50,480 |
| New York | 174,070 | 20.86 | 1.40 | $22.57 | $46,960 |
| Pennsylvania | 110,530 | 20.16 | 1.35 | $18.87 | $39,250 |
| Texas | 104,550 | 10.36 | 0.69 | $20.98 | $43,640 |
| Florida | 81,830 | 11.52 | 0.77 | $19.47 | $40,500 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 7,690 | 26.78 | 1.79 | $18.97 | $39,450 |
| Alaska | 7,350 | 23.87 | 1.60 | $21.99 | $45,740 |
| Massachusetts | 71,890 | 23.05 | 1.54 | $20.96 | $43,590 |
| Rhode Island | 9,710 | 21.66 | 1.45 | $22.08 | $45,940 |
| New York | 174,070 | 20.86 | 1.40 | $22.57 | $46,960 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10,020 | 15.68 | 1.05 | $24.63 | $51,230 |
| California | 203,610 | 14.54 | 0.97 | $24.27 | $50,480 |
| New Jersey | 60,230 | 15.97 | 1.07 | $24.23 | $50,410 |
| Connecticut | 32,390 | 20.26 | 1.35 | $24.00 | $49,930 |
| Nevada | 9,560 | 8.59 | 0.57 | $23.18 | $48,200 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 103,140 | 20.70 | 1.38 | $23.50 | $48,890 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 56,910 | 14.91 | 1.00 | $24.34 | $50,630 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 46,430 | 13.11 | 0.88 | $22.86 | $47,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 40,680 | 22.54 | 1.51 | $20.09 | $41,780 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 35,030 | 21.13 | 1.41 | $21.61 | $44,950 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 28,170 | 16.78 | 1.12 | $21.16 | $44,010 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 27,890 | 12.19 | 0.82 | $25.14 | $52,300 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 23,160 | 10.53 | 0.70 | $21.51 | $44,730 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 21,440 | 8.58 | 0.57 | $22.27 | $46,330 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 21,250 | 19.44 | 1.30 | $18.42 | $38,320 |