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Job outlook for counseling program leaders in the United States
Are counseling program leader jobs in demand?
Yes, counseling program leader jobs are in demand. Counseling program leader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Counseling program leader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of counseling program leader jobs and the average counseling program leader salary over time.
Counseling program leader jobs over time
Counseling program leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 182 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 224 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 247 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 243 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 243 | 0.00% |
Average counseling program leader salary over time
Counseling program leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,986 | $17.78 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | $34,268 | $16.48 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $32,591 | $15.67 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $31,914 | $15.34 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $31,043 | $14.92 | +2.4% |
Counseling program leader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of counseling program leader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where counseling program leaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for counseling program leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 302 | 40% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 244 | 35% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 302 | 29% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 295 | 28% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 242 | 28% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,100 | 27% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 844 | 27% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 509 | 27% |
| 9 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 750 | 25% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,727 | 21% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,330 | 19% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 250 | 19% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 184 | 19% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 116 | 16% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,042 | 14% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 781 | 14% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 764 | 14% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 470 | 13% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 205 | 12% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 159 | 12% |
Most common cities for counseling program leaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamden | 1 | 2% | $43,211 |
| 2 | New Haven | 1 | 1% | $43,250 |
Counseling Program Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to counseling program leader professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the counseling program leader job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the counseling program leader industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of counseling program leader experts
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Counseling Program Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.
Counseling program leader jobs
Updated November 7, 2020