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Job outlook for counselor technicians in the United States
Are counselor technician jobs in demand?
Counselor technician job and salary trends over time
Counselor technician jobs over time
Counselor technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 853 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 845 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 844 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 802 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 750 | 0.00% |
Average counselor technician salary over time
Counselor technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,314 | $20.34 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $41,031 | $19.73 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $40,051 | $19.26 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $39,071 | $18.78 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $38,323 | $18.42 | +2.7% |
Counselor technician jobs by state
Most common states for counselor technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,452 | 21% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 115 | 16% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 112 | 16% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 199 | 15% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 133 | 14% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 447 | 12% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 121 | 12% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 76 | 12% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 599 | 11% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 339 | 11% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 596 | 10% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 587 | 10% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 139 | 10% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,185 | 9% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 971 | 9% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 772 | 9% |
| 17 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,723 | 8% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,008 | 8% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 585 | 8% |
| 20 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 534 | 8% |
Most common cities for counselor technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burbank | 2 | 2% | $54,802 |
| 2 | Des Plaines | 1 | 2% | $38,922 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $32,280 |
| 4 | Richmond | 1 | 1% | $61,176 |
| 5 | Sunrise | 1 | 1% | $43,040 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $31,540 |
| 7 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $60,034 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $45,336 |
Counselor Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of counselor technician experts
Montana State University – Bozeman
Vanguard University
Angelo State University
Dr. Mark Nelson
Professor and Program LeaderMontana State University – Bozeman
Department of Health and Human Development; Graduate Program – School Counseling
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Counselor Technicians?
Dr. Mark Nelson: I believe that over the next five years, technology will continue to have its greatest influence on a school counselor's students or counselees and not on the way counselors in schools work from day to day. Students still congregate in schools where counselors interact and facilitate their career, academic, and personal development. These efforts will likely continue to be conducted in a face-to-face manner. However, technology and its ensuing changes do have a pronounced impact on the life of students. Consequently, these impacts will become a part of a counselor's work as they assist students. It seems that with the increase in virtual/digital elements in our society, people, including students, appreciate and value personal contact with others. At my university, we have found that the isolation experienced by students as a result of changes precipitated by Covid-19 has prompted students to appreciate in-person contact with each other and our teaching faculty members. It would appear that technology may promote recognition among people that interpersonal contact continues to be 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 Technician?
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 Counselor Technicians 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.