SOC 21-1019
Counselors, All Other
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ24/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ33,340
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$50K
$36K โ $91K
Projected Growth
๐+12.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Counselors, All Other face a risk score of 24/100 โ 20 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $50K ($4K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 24/100, Counselors, All Other is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like advocacy and relationship-building with institutions and cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 33,340 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Counselors, All Other?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven case management and resource matching
AI translation and accessibility tools reducing interpreter needs
Automated eligibility assessment for social programs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Advocacy and relationship-building with institutions
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
Crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 79% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 77% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 52% |