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Will AI replace educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors?AI replacement risk 52% and how the work is changing

United States Social Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$64,330
25th–75th pct. $51,270–$82,870
Top pay (est.)
$136,200
Top 10% $104,770
Pay in 5 years
$74,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$85,500est.
$73,500–$99,300
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
52%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.9%
28K openings / yr

Will AI replace Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors? AI replacement risk

52%
Moderate
Ranked #546 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness
4.9
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Active Listening
4.1
Service Orientation
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Education and Training
4.8
English Language
4.5
Administrative
4.5
Therapy and Counseling
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Psychology
3.8
Sociology and Anthropology
3.6

What the work involves

Getting InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Associate's degree
3%

Training before entry

1–3 months
21%
6–12 months
12%
3–6 months
7%
None / short demo
6%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
38%
2–4 years
36%
4–6 years
9%
6–12 months
8%
3–6 months
6%
None
3%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.