Counselors, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,830
↑ 18.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Counselors, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Counselors, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 18.6% since 2011 ($42,030 → $49,830)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,830
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,830 | +8.0% |
| 2023 | $46,130 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $43,390 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | $45,160 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | $45,760 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | $42,930 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $42,130 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | $43,370 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | $44,350 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | $45,530 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $44,830 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $43,620 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | $43,810 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | $42,030 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.