Career Outlook for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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The overall job outlook for Substance Abuse or Behavioral Disorder Counselor careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 13.15 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.19 percent per year. Demand for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors is expected to go up, with an expected 26,260 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 4.21 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors in the following states
California | 8,850 |
New York | 8,600 |
Pennsylvania | 8,290 |
New Jersey | 4,010 |
Florida | 3,470 |
Massachusetts | 3,100 |
Texas | 2,840 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Puerto Rico | 60 |
Wyoming | 80 |
Delaware | 160 |
New Hampshire | 210 |
West Virginia | 230 |
Rhode Island | 240 |
Nevada | 250 |