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SOC 21-1019·Community & Social ServiceOpportunity job
Counselors, All Other
Median wage
$70,437
10-yr outlook
+16.2%by 2032
Openings / year
36
Workers in NY
610
How pay grows with experience
Counselors, All Other — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,423 |
| Median (typical) | $70,437 |
| Experienced | $87,547 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Counselors, All Other — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Central New York | $62,843 |
| Mohawk Valley | $61,929 |
| New York City | $61,161 |
| Western New York | $58,206 |
| Southern Tier | $45,815 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Community & Social Service) and pay more than a Counselors, All Other. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors$71,804 median (+$1,367) · +20.4% by 2032
- Social Workers, All Other$77,058 median (+$6,621) · +20.7% by 2032
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$82,231 median (+$11,794) · +20.9% by 2032
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$82,408 median (+$11,972) · +26.9% by 2032
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