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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2007 edition, employment for guidance or career counselors is expected to grow 13 percent through 2014. Demand for these professions will primarily occur in state and local governments, who will hire career counselors to assist beneficiaries of welfare programs who have used up their benefit allowances and will need help finding a job.

Another area of growth will occur in private job-training centers that provide employment assistance and education for workers who have been laid off or who are seeking new career skills.

Guidance counselors may also find employment opportunities as student enrollment grows in postsecondary schools and colleges, though much of this growth may be dependent upon budget constraints and federal grants and subsidies.

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Guidance and Career Counselor Median Salaries

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual guidance or career counselor salary is $49,450. Median salaries broken down by counseling area of specialty include:

Area of Specialty Median Salary
Elementary and Secondary School Counselors $57,830
College, University and Professional School Counselors $46,810
Junior College Counselors $54,100
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors $36,730

Guidance and Career Counselor Salaries by Time on the Job

Guidance and career counselors can expect to earn the following median salaries after working in their chosen field for the time increments indicated below:

Length of Time Worked Median Salary
0 to 1 Year $37,450
1 to 4 Years $39,940
5 to 9 Years $46,375
10 to 19 Years $52,239
20+ Years $65,117
Students studying to become a guidance counselor or a career counselor will find that the median income range will also vary depending upon which area of the country—or world—you choose to practice. Salary will also be determined by degree type held and any certification you might earn.

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2007.

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