ORUNE
Roles

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Community and Social Service · Bachelor's degree

SALARY RANGE

$27,341

10th

$37,283

25th

$49,710

Median

$64,623

75th

$76,056

90th

Median hourly: $23.9/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: Much faster than average

Projected change: +10.5% (+13K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Bachelor's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

1

AI handles independently

4

AI assists (and growing)

3

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 1 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 4 more, and 3 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

RELATED ROLES

Counselors, All Other$47,970Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,250First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51,260Computer User Support Specialists$57,910Warehouse Directors$85,000

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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