North Carolina Employment Trends 21-1014.00 - Mental Health Counselors Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  

In North Carolina:

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

Employment (2022)
9,730 employees
Projected employment (2032)
12,360 employees
Projected growth (2022-2032)
27%
Projected annual job openings (2022-2032)
1,170

In the United States:

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

Employment (2023)
449,800 employees
Projected employment (2033)
534,300 employees
Projected growth (2023-2033)
19% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2023-2033)
48,900

North Carolina source: Projections Central 2022-2032 long-term projections external site. United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 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.