Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors *
U S |
$23.60 | $30.14 | $38.46 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.60 | $28.97 | $31.61 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.64 | $30.61 | $39.04 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.12 | $29.08 | $37.24 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$22.84 | $23.90 | $30.10 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.73 | $31.02 | $38.38 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.24 | $24.63 | $30.10 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.63 | $25.08 | $31.32 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,880 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors most often work?
- Educational Services
- Social Assistance
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 4,532 new Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 322,000 | 359,000 | 37,000 | 11.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4,345 | 4,718 | 373 | 8.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 433 | 469 | 36 | 8.3% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 260 | 284 | 24 | 9.2% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 373 | 400 | 27 | 7.2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 350 | 378 | 28 | 8% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 289 | 315 | 26 | 9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 2,702 | 2,941 | 239 | 8.8% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.