DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
Occupational Description:
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 4 - West Central | 250 | 22 | $23.87/hr | $1.89/hr | $11.30/hr | $17.53/hr | $23.99/hr | $28.64/hr | $35.03/hr |
| Minnesota | 4,200 | 223 | $25.63/hr | $0.62/hr | $15.04/hr | $18.03/hr | $23.77/hr | $31.77/hr | $38.53/hr |
| U S | 244,560 | 2,446 | $27.77/hr | $0.19/hr | $15.79/hr | $20.29/hr | $26.58/hr | $34.33/hr | $42.74/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 180 | $26.31/hr | N/A |
| Health Educators | 20 | $21.81/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
- Advises counselees to assist them in developing their educational and vocational objectives.
- Conducts follow-up interviews with counselees and maintains case records.
- Refers qualified counselees to employer or employment service for placement.
- Addresses community groups and faculty members to explain counseling services.
- Teaches vocational and educational guidance classes.
- Plans and conducts orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with employers and personnel from supportive service agencies to develop opportunities for counselees.
- Advises counselees to assist them in understanding and overcoming personal and social problems.
- Collects and evaluates information about counselees' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using records, tests, and interviews.
- Compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
- Interprets program regulations or benefit requirements and assists counselees in obtaining needed supportive services.