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Counselors Salary in the Industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counselors salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$31,590
25th Percentile Wage
$39,020
50th Percentile Wage
$48,170
75th Percentile Wage
$65,080
90th Percentile Wage
$79,900

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) counselors is $79,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $31,590.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$48,170
-4.13% 11.23%
2016
$50,160
11.18% -
2015
$44,550
-5.45% -
2014
$46,980
3.07% -
2013
$45,540
6.10% -
2012
$42,760
- -

Table 3. Compare Counselors Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of counselors in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$53,310
Scientific Research and Development Services
$52,910
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$51,490
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$50,490
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$48,170
Legal Services
$45,950
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$45,850
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$40,070
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$33,980

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