U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCounsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Excludes "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039), and "Mental Health Counselors" (21-1014) providing these services.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77,940 | 2.2 % | $19.62 | $40,810 | 1.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.87 | $14.55 | $18.33 | $23.13 | $29.04 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,690 | $30,270 | $38,120 | $48,100 | $60,400 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | 16,490 | 2.78 | $18.28 | $38,020 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 15,590 | 2.76 | $16.98 | $35,320 |
| Individual and Family Services | 12,440 | 1.03 | $18.86 | $39,220 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 6,720 | 0.12 | $22.30 | $46,390 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 5,480 | 0.11 | $23.14 | $48,120 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | 16,490 | 2.78 | $18.28 | $38,020 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 15,590 | 2.76 | $16.98 | $35,320 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 3,810 | 1.58 | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 1,770 | 1.09 | $15.95 | $33,180 |
| Individual and Family Services | 12,440 | 1.03 | $18.86 | $39,220 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 3,890 | 0.05 | $28.66 | $59,610 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 450 | 0.02 | $24.51 | $50,990 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 160 | 0.04 | $23.33 | $48,520 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 150 | 0.02 | $23.32 | $48,500 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 5,480 | 0.11 | $23.14 | $48,120 |
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 | 8,850 | 0.63 | 1.03 | $17.33 | $36,040 |
| New York | 8,600 | 1.03 | 1.68 | $21.08 | $43,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,290 | 1.51 | 2.47 | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| New Jersey | 4,010 | 1.06 | 1.73 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| Florida | 3,470 | 0.49 | 0.80 | $20.66 | $42,960 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 730 | 1.71 | 2.79 | $14.47 | $30,100 |
| Vermont | 440 | 1.52 | 2.48 | $19.22 | $39,980 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,290 | 1.51 | 2.47 | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| South Dakota | 520 | 1.35 | 2.20 | $17.04 | $35,440 |
| New Jersey | 4,010 | 1.06 | 1.73 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4,010 | 1.06 | 1.73 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| Hawaii | 410 | 0.72 | 1.17 | $27.00 | $56,150 |
| Wisconsin | 960 | 0.37 | 0.60 | $22.66 | $47,130 |
| Maine | 340 | 0.59 | 0.96 | $22.61 | $47,020 |
| Alaska | 280 | 0.92 | 1.50 | $21.87 | $45,480 |
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 | 4,850 | 0.97 | 1.59 | $23.01 | $47,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,840 | 0.74 | 1.21 | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,670 | 1.48 | 2.42 | $20.12 | $41,840 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,940 | 1.77 | 2.89 | $16.67 | $34,680 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 1,820 | 1.91 | 3.12 | $30.51 | $63,460 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,450 | 0.88 | 1.43 | $19.55 | $40,670 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,370 | 0.39 | 0.63 | $20.41 | $42,440 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,170 | 0.95 | 1.55 | $20.57 | $42,780 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,130 | 0.52 | 0.84 | $17.60 | $36,610 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,110 | 0.66 | 1.08 | $21.91 | $45,570 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | 140 | 3.77 | 6.14 | $16.53 | $34,380 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 150 | 3.03 | 4.95 | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| Billings, MT | 200 | 2.49 | 4.05 | $12.74 | $26,490 |
| Pueblo, CO | 130 | 2.34 | 3.82 | $14.20 | $29,540 |
| Elmira, NY | 80 | 2.26 | 3.68 | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| Yakima, WA | 160 | 2.05 | 3.34 | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| Pocatello, ID | 70 | 2.03 | 3.30 | $19.70 | $40,970 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 1,820 | 1.91 | 3.12 | $30.51 | $63,460 |
| Chico, CA | 130 | 1.90 | 3.10 | $19.69 | $40,950 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 180 | 1.84 | 3.01 | $21.73 | $45,190 |