SOC 21-1012
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ32/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ342,350
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$65K
$44K โ $106K
Projected Growth
๐+3.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค72/100
High exposure
๐ก Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors face a risk score of 32/100 โ 12 points below the national average of 44. With 72/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $65K ($19K 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 32/100, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 342,350 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in advocacy and relationship-building with institutions and deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Data analytics optimizing community program delivery
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Advocacy and relationship-building with institutions
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
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 O*NET Task Profile
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Development environment software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Medical software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
Education and Training
Psychology
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 | 80% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 68% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 83% |