School Counselors
Wages & Outlook
Wages
School counselors can earn additional income by working summers in the school system or in other jobs.
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Elementary and high school counselors generally earn higher wages than those who work at colleges and universities.
School counselors who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
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Employment
In Minnesota, about 4,579 educational, vocational, and school counselors work in this medium-sized occupation. School counselors are part of this larger group.
Major employers:
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Job training services
Outlook
The number of students in school is expected to increase. This will create a greater demand for counselors. In addition, the number of duties counselors have is growing. This means each one must do more. Additional counselors will be needed so that students have access to them. However, growth in this occupation will be limited by school budgets. Counseling programs are some of the first items that are reduced when budgets are cut.
| Employment | Employment Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2016 | Number | Percent | |
| National | 259,543 | 292,352 | 32,809 | 12.6 |
| State | 3,555 | 4,090 | 535 | 15 |
