As of June 2026, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors has an AI-exposure score of 56/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
AI Exposure Score for
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
56/100
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More exposed than 51% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$64,330. About 31,000 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
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How you compare to similar Community & Social Service roles
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (you)
56
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
55
Community Health Workers
55
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
54
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
59
Rehabilitation Counselors
59
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
Automatable
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Augmentable
- Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
- Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
- Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
- Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
- Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
- Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
- Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
- Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
- Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
- Refer students to outside counseling services.
Durable
- Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
- Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
- Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
Safer adjacent roles
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 56→
Rehabilitation Counselors
59
80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$46,850
School Psychologists
48
72% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$95,990
Social and Human Service Assistants
61
64% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$45,930
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
54
56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$59,550
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
55
48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$60,280
Mental Health Counselor
31
40% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$53,710
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
59
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$75,350
Health Education Specialists
64
40% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$64,070
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
California: US$86,500New York: US$71,610Texas: US$67,900
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$64,330. More states are being added.