The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. 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 $78,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $30,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,990 | 1.65% | 5.67% |
| 2016 | $50,150 | 3.03% | - |
| 2015 | $48,630 | 0.60% | - |
| 2014 | $48,340 | -0.25% | - |
| 2013 | $48,460 | 0.74% | - |
| 2012 | $48,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of counselors in 38 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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