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In Florida:

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

Employment (2020)
16,710 employees
Projected employment (2030)
21,300 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)
28%
Projected annual job openings (2020-2030)
2,200

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

Florida 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.