Credit Counselors

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
65%
risk level
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
9.3%
by year 2032
WAGES
$47,320
or $22.75 per hour
Volume
29,090
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
4.6/10

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Automation risk

65% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

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What is the likelihood that Credit Counselors will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Credit Counselors' job openings is expected to rise 9.3% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Credit Counselors' was $47,320, or $22 per hour

'Credit Counselors' were paid 2.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 29,090 people employed as 'Credit Counselors' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 5 thousand people are employed as 'Credit Counselors'.

Job description

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

SOC Code: 13-2071.00

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MissMeGirlIsTrap (Moderate) says
Most people will google this information.
Apr 05, 2019 at 08:50 PM

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