21-1019.00

Counselors, All Other

All counselors not listed separately.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
56%
of jobs safer
445
jobs riskier than this
+12.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

AI therapy support tools like Woebot and mental health chatbots can handle between-session check-ins and psychoeducation delivery, but clinical counseling requires a licensed human forming a therapeutic alliance. Crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, court-mandated counseling, and navigating mandated reporting requirements demand human judgment and legal accountability. Through 2027 AI will not replace counselors but may reduce demand for the most routine supportive counseling, putting pressure on counselors in non-clinical community settings.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$49,830
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+12.6%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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5.8
6.1
6.7
Today
5 Years
10 Years
20 Years

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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55% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →