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Job outlook for direct selling counselors in the United States
Are direct selling counselor jobs in demand?
Direct selling counselor job and salary trends over time
Direct selling counselor jobs over time
Direct selling counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,219 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,464 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,680 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,626 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,552 | 0.00% |
Average direct selling counselor salary over time
Direct selling counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,878 | $15.81 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $31,494 | $15.14 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $31,214 | $15.01 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $30,539 | $14.68 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $30,373 | $14.60 | +0.8% |
Direct selling counselor jobs by state
Most common states for direct selling counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,692 | 25% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 956 | 17% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 164 | 17% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,065 | 16% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 97 | 14% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,619 | 13% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 100 | 13% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 875 | 10% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 134 | 10% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 572 | 9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 274 | 9% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 91 | 9% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 91 | 9% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 64 | 9% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 280 | 8% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 396 | 7% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 92 | 7% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 43 | 7% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 348 | 6% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 101 | 6% |
Direct Selling Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of direct selling counselor experts
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Carolina Christian College
Montana State University – Bozeman
American University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Elms College
Vanguard University
What will help Direct Selling Counselors 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.
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Director, Master of CounselingLouisiana State University at Shreveport
Department Of Psychology
What soft skills should all Direct Selling Counselors possess?
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: Soft skills that are essential for counselors include emotional intelligence, empathy, multicultural competency, interpersonal abilities, and authenticity.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Direct Selling Counselors?
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: It is important that counselors are able to effectively take notes and summarize progress, interpret assessments, memorize and recall information, and keep clear yet concise records.
What type of skills will young Direct Selling Counselors need?
Dr. Andrew Wood: For Biblical Studies, it is vital that graduates have a genuine relationship with Jesus, that they are people of humility and integrity, desire to be lifelong learners, and have open minds to new things they learn that may challenge their original assumptions. They need to have a strong work ethic, organizational, and time management skills to work on their own productively and with integrity.
Dr. Mark Nelson
Professor and Program LeaderMontana State University – Bozeman
Department of Health and Human Development; Graduate Program – School Counseling
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Direct Selling Counselors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Mark Nelson: Rocky Mountain and western states seem to have many opportunities. This may be due to the westward migration in the U.S. population.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Direct Selling Counselors in the next 5 years?
Dr. Michelle Newton-Francis Ph.D.: The upheaval of the pandemic sees graduates entering the worst job market in more than a decade. Still, some forecasters say it is slowly getting better. I encourage graduates to remain flexible in their thinking and search strategies. For example, many companies will expand their remote positions, opening opportunities for jobs they may not have previously considered due to geographic location. Pandemic or not, graduates may not obtain their "dream job" right away and should also consider opportunities that build transferable skills. Pandemic or not, job searching should always be treated like a full-time job. It is just more challenging and competitive right now. Networking is vital and remains one of the most viable ways to get a job. To create networks, students should take advantage of virtual or socially distanced internships, which build contacts and skills. Students and alumni often overlook their college career centers, which offer invaluable services (and connections), including virtual career fairs and meetings with potential employers.
What type of skills will young Direct Selling 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.
What general advice would you give to a Direct Selling Counselor?
Dr. Meredith Bertrand: History is ever-changing, and teachers must clarify how current events are just as much a part of the study of history as any other socio-political period or event. If you are not comparing the civil rights movement of today to the ongoing civil rights movements of the past, and if you are not supporting the campaign against oppression and institutional racism upon which our nation was built, then you are doing continuous harm to those who need you to act and disrupt the cycle. History teachers better be ready to be activists, not just teachers, or else you are perpetuating the status quo.
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 Direct Selling 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.