The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of services for the elderly and persons with disabilities 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 | $22,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. 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 $58,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $22,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,410 | 1.86% | 6.39% |
| 2016 | $33,770 | 1.75% | - |
| 2015 | $33,180 | -1.12% | - |
| 2014 | $33,550 | 1.28% | - |
| 2013 | $33,120 | 2.75% | - |
| 2012 | $32,210 | - | - |
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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