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Job outlook for budget counselors in the United States
Are budget counselor jobs in demand?
Budget counselor job and salary trends over time
Budget counselor jobs over time
Budget counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 120 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 125 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 129 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 133 | 0.00% |
Average budget counselor salary over time
Budget counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,234 | $29.44 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $59,350 | $28.53 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $59,101 | $28.41 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $58,342 | $28.05 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $57,256 | $27.53 | +3.1% |
Budget counselor jobs by state
Most common states for budget counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 125 | 18% |
| 2 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 204 | 6% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 61 | 6% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 60 | 6% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 584 | 5% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 329 | 5% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 303 | 5% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 39 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 30 | 5% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 378 | 4% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 325 | 4% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 315 | 4% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 244 | 4% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 206 | 4% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 149 | 4% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 117 | 4% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 57 | 4% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 43 | 3% |
Budget Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of budget counselor experts
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Vanguard University
What type of skills will young Budget Counselors need?
Dr. Thomas Dearden Ph.D.: Indeed, the way we work is changing. The skills that young graduates will need are diverse. Transferable skills and soft skills will certainly be marketable. These include traditional crafts such as communication, but I also think the world expects more empathy from its employees. Young graduates with an understanding of racism, sexism, and environmental responsibility will become increasingly important.
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.
Dr., Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic TheologyVanguard University
Religion, Undergraduate Religion
What general advice would you give to a Budget Counselor?
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: Opportunities come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are still out there. Whether you are seeking to land a job in education or the non-profit sector, you will need to familiarize yourself and get used to all things digital, for the sake of communicating effectively. The younger your student or service partner's mindset, the more digitally savvy you will need to be, especially in the classroom and in the non-profit world.