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Job outlook for career technical counselors in the United States
Are career technical counselor jobs in demand?
Career technical counselor job and salary trends over time
Career technical counselor jobs over time
Career technical counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 76 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 77 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 74 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 71 | 0.00% |
Average career technical counselor salary over time
Career technical counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,750 | $26.80 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $54,714 | $26.31 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $54,014 | $25.97 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $53,151 | $25.55 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $52,336 | $25.16 | +1.7% |
Career technical counselor jobs by state
Most common states for career technical counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 200 | 21% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 155 | 21% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 116 | 20% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,051 | 19% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,013 | 18% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 136 | 18% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 599 | 17% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 305 | 16% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,935 | 15% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,477 | 14% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 427 | 14% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 121 | 14% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,639 | 13% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 850 | 13% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 392 | 13% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 279 | 13% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 173 | 13% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 90 | 13% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 704 | 12% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 346 | 12% |
Career Technical Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of career technical counselor experts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rutgers School of Public Health
University of Arkansas
Colorado State University
University of Arkansas
University of Maine
Rocky Mountain College
Vanguard University
Angelo State University
What type of skills will young Career Technical Counselors need?
Brian Ogolsky Ph.D.: Critical thinking skills are crucial in science disciplines. Graduates need to be the right consumers of research because there is a lot of false information floating around. They need to be able to understand and critique science, methods, and data. Independence and creativity are also crucial. Employees are becoming more dependent on specific guidelines, tasks, and directives, but to thrive and move up the ranks, it is critical to come up with new and exciting ideas and take risks.
Claire Brown
Assistant Director of Student Support Services and Head of Career ServicesRutgers School of Public Health
How do you envision technology impacting Career Technical Counselors in the next 5 years?
Claire Brown: As the COVID-19 pandemic has created a demand for innovative, effective, and secure technology-driven methods of conducting contact tracing, communicating health risks to the public, and staying in touch with each other personally and professionally, I think that we'll see a greater emphasis on how public health shapes technology and how technology shapes public health. The general public's awareness of and investment in the scope of public health has also increased, and with that, I think public health data visualization, integrity, accessibility, and transparency-all of which depend heavily on good technology-will become a professional priority for many working in the public health field.
How do you envision technology impacting Career Technical Counselors in the next 5 years?
Terri Dill Chadick: Zoom is here to stay. As a result, graduates are not limited by the geographic boundaries that existed pre-pandemic. Remote legal internships are becoming more common, and I expect that trend to continue. We are also seeing an increase in video interviewing, which makes it easier for graduates to pursue opportunities outside their current location. Similarly, virtual job fairs are commonplace this year, and I expect they will be in the future. The move to virtual will follow graduates as they enter practice, as judges are expected to continue virtual court proceedings in situations where it makes sense, long after the pandemic ends.
Leanna Biddle
Career Education ManagerColorado State University
Career Center and Warner College of Natural Resources
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Career Technical Counselors?
Leanna Biddle: Last March, with COVID-19 and the shift to virtual business and engagement, the economy was negatively impacted, shown by high unemployment rates and business closures. Though this was unforeseen for many, jobs in this field have started to recover. As a Career Education Manager, I have seen the following: employers actively attending and engaging in virtual career fairs, job opportunities available for graduates, and the advertisement of internship opportunities for current students, offered both in-person and virtually.
In the career world, the new word I use is pivoting, looking for different ways to stand out as a candidate. It may not be as simple as applying for opportunities - there are different strategies to consider: attending networking events offered at your institution and/or in the community, making connections with faculty and staff in the field, and leaning into engagement opportunities, whether that be nationwide with an organization, like the American Fisheries Society, or volunteering in your city.
We don't know what the lasting impact will be. The landscape is still changing by the day, with hiring fluctuations and changing employer needs. I do know that graduates are not alone in this process; many institutions offer career support for recent graduates and alum.
How do you envision technology impacting Career Technical Counselors in the next 5 years?
Donna Graham: People commonly underestimate the sophistication of modern agriculture and the amount of technology involved. Faced with the challenge to feed a growing world population, a technology that improves sustainability, efficiency, and production is essential and widely used. While agricultural technology is often misunderstood, optimization software and other advances used in agriculture will make it possible to feed the world while remaining good stewards to our environment. I predict that this technology, which is part of the curriculum for many of our majors, will accelerate quickly in the next five years.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Career Technical Counselors in the next 3-5 years?
Crisanne Blackie: The use of technology in the workplace has increased. It will be essential to understand the new platforms available. However, it is equally important to know why a specific technology or platform is the best choice. The more you know how to increase efficiencies in your position, the more effective you will be in selecting the best technology.
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.
Dr., Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic TheologyVanguard University
Religion, Undergraduate Religion
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Career Technical Counselors in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: The goal is to connect and to be able to create meaningful connections with those you serve, those you are attempting to teach or preach. Zoom will continue to be a vital video-conferencing platform. Depending on the age group you serve, social media platforms such as Youtube, Instagram, and FB (Live) will also be essential to creating community and delivering transformative content.
What general advice would you give to a Career Technical 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.
Lesley Casarez Ph.D.
Director, Quality Enhancement Plan Program Coordinator, M.S. Professional School Counseling Associate Professor, Curriculum and InstructionAngelo State University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Career Technical Counselors in the next 3-5 years?
Lesley Casarez Ph.D.: Graduates will need to learn to use technology in which virtual platforms are taking place and web conferencing platforms. Numerous platforms are being used, so the particular platform itself is not as crucial as being well-versed in how virtual education differs from face-to-face environments. Typically, the instructional role in online learning is more of a facilitator, as the educator guides the students to think critically, integrate, and apply new knowledge. This may be difficult for educators who would rather stand in front of a classroom and pass on their knowledge through lecture-based formats. Additionally, being well-versed in various web conferencing platforms will benefit graduates, as they move into a career that is currently requiring communication in virtual environments.