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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Role Overview

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Recommended Majors

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other. School Psychology. Executive/Career Coaching.

Related Careers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Clergy Clergy Community and Social Service Occupations Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Community Health Workers

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $94,320
Washington $83,930
District of Columbia $80,280
Alaska $80,020
Massachusetts $78,840
New Jersey $77,940
New Mexico $76,490
Maryland $74,970
Oregon $74,000
Delaware $72,450
Rhode Island $71,590
Connecticut $70,400
New York $69,900
New Hampshire $68,410
Virginia $67,350

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$65,140

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.5%

Avg. annual openings

31.0k

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