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Highly Resilient
Last Update: 4/23/2026
Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
83.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
High
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Very few data sources cover this career, or the available sources disagree significantly. Treat this score as a rough estimate.
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AI Resilience Report forCounselors, All Other
Counselors, All Other are much more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 3 sources.
This career is labeled as "Highly Resilient" because it relies heavily on uniquely human skills like empathy, active listening, and building trust, which are very hard for AI to replicate. While AI can help with tasks like scheduling or paperwork, the core work of understanding and helping people solve personal problems still requires a real person.
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This career is labeled as "Highly Resilient" because it relies heavily on uniquely human skills like empathy, active listening, and building trust, which are very hard for AI to replicate. While AI can help with tasks like scheduling or paperwork, the core work of understanding and helping people solve personal problems still requires a real person.
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Counselors, All Other
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/18/2026
How is AI changing Counselors, All Other jobs?
Counselors usually meet people face-to-face to listen and give advice. Because this work relies on human trust and empathy, it’s hard for machines to fully take over. In fact, O*NET notes that “All Other Counselors” is a broad category with no detailed tasks listed [1].
Most counselors need special state licensing or training [1], which shows how much personal skill is involved. Today, some AI tools (like mental health chatbots or apps) can handle simple tasks – for example, suggesting breathing exercises or helping schedule sessions. But experts say these tools lack true understanding and have limited evidence of replacing real counselors.
In short, AI might help with reminders or basic guidance, but the core of counseling (talking, understanding feelings, solving personal problems) still needs a person [1].
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How fast is AI adoption growing for Counselors, All Other?
Adopting AI for counseling depends on many factors. On one hand, AI programs are commercially available, and using them could help underserved areas or busy counselors. For example, if an AI system could do simple screenings or paperwork, human counselors could have more time to focus on clients.
On the other hand, many counselors earn about $50 K a year (median wage) [1], and organizations will compare that to the cost of AI tools. Privacy laws, ethics, and trust also play big roles. Mental health advice is sensitive, so people and regulators are cautious.
Some states are already discussing rules for AI therapy apps. Overall, experts expect only slow adoption: AI will likely assist counselors (for scheduling, data analysis, etc.) rather than fully replace them [1]. Young people can stay hopeful: skills like empathy, active listening, and building trust stay valuable and hard to automate [1] [1].
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Career: Counselors, All Other
They help people deal with personal issues by listening, offering advice, and finding ways to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$49,830
Jobs (2024)
69,100
Growth (2024-34)
+12.6%
Annual Openings
7,400
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
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