Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (21-1012) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,700
Mean wage		$32.05
Entry wage		$17.90
10th percentile wage		$14.91
50th percentile wage		$32.76
90th percentile wage		$48.73

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	4,130	87.9%
Professional and Business Services	320	6.8%
Public Administration	190	4.1%
Other Services	60	1.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	190	$36.24
Education and Health Services	4,130	$32.89
Professional and Business Services	320	$26.52
Other Services	60	$14.80

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (21-1012)

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$32.76		$26.23		$6.53
2018	$32.59	+.5%	$26.09	+.5%	$6.50
2017	$31.74	+2.7%	$25.41	+2.7%	$6.33
2016	$31.01	+2.4%	$24.82	+2.4%	$6.18
2015	$30.52	+1.6%	$24.43	+1.6%	$6.08
2014	$29.93	+2.0%	$23.97	+2.0%	$5.97
2013	$29.37	+1.9%	$23.52	+1.9%	$5.85
2012	$28.81	+1.9%	$23.07	+1.9%	$5.74
2011	$28.25	+2.0%	$22.62	+2.0%	$5.63
2010	$27.81	+1.6%	$22.27	+1.6%	$5.54
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.76		$23.07		$9.69
2018	$32.59	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$9.72
2017	$31.74	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$9.57
2016	$31.01	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$9.43
2015	$30.52	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$9.43
2014	$29.93	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$9.29
2013	$29.37	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$9.17
2012	$28.81	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$9.02
2011	$28.25	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$8.80
2010	$27.81	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$8.66

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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