National Employment Trends 21-1014.00 - Mental Health Counselors Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

Employment data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

Employment (2024)
483,500 employees
Projected employment (2034)
564,600 employees
Projected growth (2024-2034)
17% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2024-2034)
48,300

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 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.