In Illinois:
Employment data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
- Employment (2020)
- 12,550 employees
- Projected employment (2030)
- 14,790 employees
- Projected growth (2020-2030)
- 18%
- Projected annual job openings (2020-2030)
- 1,480
In the United States:
Employment data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
- Employment (2021)
- 351,000 employees
- Projected employment (2031)
- 428,500 employees
- Projected growth (2021-2031)
- 22% Much faster than average
- Projected annual job openings (2021-2031)
- 43,600
Illinois source: Projections Central 2020-2030 long-term projections
external site.
United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021-2031 employment projections
external site.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.