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Job outlook for job placement counselors in the United States
Are job placement counselor jobs in demand?
Job placement counselor job and salary trends over time
Job placement counselor jobs over time
Job placement counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 328 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 324 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 328 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 316 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 300 | 0.00% |
Average job placement counselor salary over time
Job placement counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,307 | $20.34 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $41,521 | $19.96 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $40,989 | $19.71 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $40,334 | $19.39 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $39,715 | $19.09 | +1.7% |
Job placement counselor jobs by state
Most common states for job placement counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 93 | 13% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 74 | 7% |
| 3 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 232 | 6% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 58 | 6% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 679 | 5% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 335 | 5% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 326 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 39 | 5% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 38 | 5% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 864 | 4% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 769 | 4% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 479 | 4% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 371 | 4% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 312 | 4% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 305 | 4% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 245 | 4% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 173 | 4% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 133 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 28 | 4% |
Job Placement Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of job placement counselor experts
Michigan State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Vanguard University
Angelo State University
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Job Placement Counselors in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Phil Gardner Ph.D.: Technology - Data Science - the ability to interpret trends of data tracked in livestock production and then to prescribe changes in management. This is also huge in crop production.
Automation - in animal care and food processing to lower demand for human labor because there are shortages.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Job Placement Counselors in the next 5 years?
Dr. Phil Gardner Ph.D.: During the quarantine, we had strong demand for both interns and graduates - there were many programs at MSU that had many internships canceled due to covid. Americans now realize the importance of our food industry and supply chain as we all saw shortages in the stores - food production is essential. Areas such as poultry, swine, dairy and meat industry are winning the student recruitment battle because of competitive salaries. The demand for talent in production ag has been strong. We also have a few contract research organizations recruiting for study technicians. I predict that the trend of more animal science jobs than interested students will continue in the future.
Employers are offering jobs if students are doing a great job in their internship. MSU also had two-year programs offered through our Institute of Ag Technology, last fall. We had a first-year student get offered an internship in the fall with Kalmbach in Ohio, halfway through his summer internship, and he was offered a job. Because his courses are now online this semester, he is staying in Ohio, starting his new job, and finishing up his classes online.
What type of skills will young Job Placement 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.
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 Job Placement 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 Job Placement 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.