The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities 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 | $23,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,440 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities. 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 $58,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $23,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Nursing and Residential Care Facilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,250 | 1.74% | 10.12% |
| 2016 | $35,620 | 3.23% | - |
| 2015 | $34,470 | 2.32% | - |
| 2014 | $33,670 | 2.35% | - |
| 2013 | $32,880 | 0.91% | - |
| 2012 | $32,580 | - | - |
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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