U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCounsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. Excludes "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110,300 | 1.6 % | $19.88 | $41,360 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.63 | $14.43 | $18.34 | $23.94 | $30.59 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,180 | $30,010 | $38,150 | $49,800 | $63,630 |
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 | 21,410 | 1.76 | $19.36 | $40,260 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 20,980 | 3.54 | $19.85 | $41,300 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 20,000 | 3.54 | $15.90 | $33,060 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 10,050 | 0.18 | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 7,140 | 1.07 | $22.42 | $46,630 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 20,000 | 3.54 | $15.90 | $33,060 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 20,980 | 3.54 | $19.85 | $41,300 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 6,720 | 2.78 | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 2,970 | 1.83 | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| Individual and Family Services | 21,410 | 1.76 | $19.36 | $40,260 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Carriers | 40 | (7) | $30.41 | $63,260 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 2,460 | 0.11 | $25.38 | $52,800 |
| Junior Colleges | 80 | 0.01 | $23.84 | $49,590 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 10,050 | 0.18 | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| Facilities Support Services | 100 | 0.07 | $23.64 | $49,180 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15,740 | 2.87 | 3.31 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| California | 8,450 | 0.60 | 0.70 | $22.63 | $47,070 |
| New York | 6,480 | 0.78 | 0.89 | $17.73 | $36,890 |
| Illinois | 5,850 | 1.06 | 1.22 | $19.40 | $40,350 |
| Virginia | 5,640 | 1.60 | 1.84 | $21.73 | $45,210 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15,740 | 2.87 | 3.31 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| Massachusetts | 5,140 | 1.65 | 1.90 | $21.01 | $43,700 |
| Virginia | 5,640 | 1.60 | 1.84 | $21.73 | $45,210 |
| Colorado | 3,190 | 1.48 | 1.71 | $19.55 | $40,650 |
| Alaska | 420 | 1.38 | 1.59 | $26.70 | $55,540 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 420 | 1.38 | 1.59 | $26.70 | $55,540 |
| Nevada | 490 | 0.44 | 0.51 | $25.43 | $52,890 |
| Idaho | 500 | 0.85 | 0.98 | $25.14 | $52,290 |
| Arkansas | 540 | 0.48 | 0.55 | $24.16 | $50,260 |
| Maine | 460 | 0.79 | 0.91 | $23.33 | $48,520 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 6,760 | 3.74 | 4.31 | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,460 | 0.90 | 1.03 | $18.74 | $38,970 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,250 | 1.20 | 1.38 | $19.96 | $41,510 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2,800 | 2.56 | 2.95 | $18.90 | $39,310 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,920 | 0.50 | 0.58 | $22.88 | $47,600 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,820 | 0.80 | 0.92 | $25.66 | $53,360 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,770 | 1.07 | 1.23 | $21.12 | $43,920 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,680 | 1.25 | 1.44 | $21.23 | $44,150 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 1,530 | 1.29 | 1.49 | $20.58 | $42,800 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,430 | 0.85 | 0.98 | $21.48 | $44,690 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, PA | 350 | 6.28 | 7.23 | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| Alexandria, LA | 350 | 5.69 | 6.56 | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division | 210 | 4.77 | 5.50 | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| Waterbury, CT | 270 | 4.21 | 4.86 | $17.23 | $35,830 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 990 | 4.00 | 4.61 | $15.96 | $33,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 6,760 | 3.74 | 4.31 | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| Altoona, PA | 210 | 3.71 | 4.28 | $14.06 | $29,250 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 310 | 3.16 | 3.64 | $17.27 | $35,920 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 660 | 2.81 | 3.23 | $23.26 | $48,380 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 340 | 2.75 | 3.17 | $14.45 | $30,060 |