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Job outlook for counselor and coaches in the United States
Are counselor and coach jobs in demand?
Counselor and coach job and salary trends over time
Counselor and coach jobs over time
Counselor and coach job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,307 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,612 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,776 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,750 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,744 | 0.00% |
Average counselor and coach salary over time
Counselor and coach salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,678 | $14.27 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | $27,497 | $13.22 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $26,151 | $12.57 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $25,608 | $12.31 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $24,909 | $11.98 | +2.4% |
Counselor and coach jobs by state
Most common states for counselor and coaches
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 140 | 20% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 126 | 12% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 67 | 12% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 400 | 11% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 607 | 9% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 270 | 9% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 86 | 9% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 436 | 8% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 424 | 8% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 110 | 8% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 56 | 7% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 731 | 6% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 719 | 6% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 424 | 6% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 370 | 6% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 228 | 6% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 186 | 6% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 101 | 6% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 36 | 6% |
Most common cities for counselor and coaches
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | 3 | 3% | $21,554 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | 1 | 3% | $31,049 |
| 3 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $30,398 |
Counselor And Coach job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of counselor and coach experts
Presbyterian College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Vanguard University
What general advice would you give to a Counselor And Coach?
Emily Yowell Ph.D.: A practicing counselor's day is often full of sessions with clients. These sessions may be individual therapy, couples/families, or groups of individuals with some shared presenting issue. Counselors also have to complete paperwork associated with these sessions throughout the day. Some counselors also provide supervision to newer practitioners as a part of their work roles.
What will help Counselor And Coaches increase their earning potential?
Emily Yowell Ph.D.: Psychologists should be aware of what others in their field are making for similar positions. It is important to ask for what your work is worth in an initial position to assure raises are based on a solid starting salary. Newer psychologists may also consider asking for an early review that prompts an early conversation around potential raises, bonus, or other job benefits.
What skills stand out on Counselor And Coach resumes?
Dr. Carla Alphonso: Skills involving data collection and analysis remain important, and are one of the qualities that help sociology majors to stand out compared to their peers. Communication skills, especially strong writing skills but also confident, effective public speaking, are helpful in today's job market. Sociology students are also well-positioned in terms of problem solving and critical thinking skills. Many jobs that our students enter need applicants who are solutions-focused, and sociology helps students in that area.
What type of skills will young Counselor And Coaches 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 Counselor And Coach?
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.