There are currently an estimated 76,300 counseling psychologists in the United States. The counseling psychologist job market is expected to grow by 11.2% between 2024 and 2034.

How employable are counseling psychologists?

CareerExplorer rates counseling psychologists with a B+ employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 8,500 counseling psychologists.

What’s the supply of counseling psychologists?

The counseling psychologist industry is concentrated in California, New York, Illinois

Counseling Psychologist job market by state

State Name Employed Counseling Psychologists
California 12,840
New York 8,420
Illinois 5,810
Texas 3,640
Pennsylvania 3,140
Florida 3,040
Massachusetts 2,860
North Carolina 2,770
New Jersey 2,700
Michigan 2,170
Virginia 2,140
Maryland 2,140
Ohio 2,080
Indiana 1,850
Minnesota 1,290
Washington 1,270
Tennessee 1,180
Colorado 1,170
Wisconsin 1,150
Georgia 1,120
Utah 1,020
Oklahoma 950
West Virginia 920
Missouri 840
Nebraska 770
Arizona 730
Kentucky 710
Nevada 680
Connecticut 660
Oregon 540
Iowa 440
Rhode Island 420
Kansas 400
Arkansas 370
New Hampshire 330
Louisiana 320
Idaho 300
Delaware 280
Alabama 260
Hawaii 250
District of Columbia 220
Mississippi 210
Vermont 190
North Dakota 170
Montana 150
South Dakota 120
Wyoming 50
Alaska 40