# SOC 21-1019: Counselors, All Other

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1019

Employers logged 290 certified H-1B applications for Counselors, All Other (21-1019) roles, requesting 291 workers. The average offered wage is $45,176/yr, 11% below the BLS national median ($50,860/yr). (2025, SOC 21-1019) The largest filers are Fairleigh Dickinson University, University of Illinois and Asian Counseling and Referral Service.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 290 |
| Total workers | 291 |
| Average offered wage | $45K |
| Average prevailing wage | $39K |
| BLS median wage | $51K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 21-1019 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -11% |

## Top employers (of 204)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairleigh Dickinson University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/fairleigh-dickinson-university-e7daf354fe) | 9 | 9 | $60K | $51K |
| [University of Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-illinois-99ad6bc5f1) | 7 | 7 | $57K | $51K |
| [Asian Counseling and Referral Service](https://www.xh1b.org/org/asian-counseling-and-referral-service-68025a47f1) | 7 | 7 | $45K | $51K |
| [National Counseling GROUP, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/national-counseling-group-inc-ceb6f62820) | 6 | 6 | $32K | $51K |
| [Phil ART Studio & SCI Toefl in NY](https://www.xh1b.org/org/phil-art-studio-sci-toefl-in-ny-8bb9f544a1) | 6 | 6 | $76K | $51K |
| [Shalom MOUNTAIN, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/shalom-mountain-inc-eb04461dfb) | 6 | 6 | $51K | $51K |
| [Verbal Beginnings LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/verbal-beginnings-llc-6bec157c1b) | 6 | 6 | $58K | $51K |
| [Zoni Language Center, Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/zoni-language-center-inc-27cd8e9951) | 5 | 5 | $34K | $51K |
| [Yai-National Institute for People With Disabilitie](https://www.xh1b.org/org/yai-national-institute-for-people-with-d-f7ab6ef39b) | 5 | 5 | $37K | $51K |
| [Ahrc NYC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ahrc-nyc-d3f98a24ee) | 5 | 5 | $35K | $51K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | 11 | $33K |
| 2011 | 43 | 43 | $39K |
| 2012 | 38 | 38 | $34K |
| 2013 | 29 | 29 | $38K |
| 2014 | 30 | 30 | $36K |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 | - |
| 2016 | 20 | 20 | $42K |
| 2017 | 28 | 28 | $42K |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | $46K |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | $46K |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $70K |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $49K |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | $55K |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | $41K |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | $54K |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | $42K |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $82K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 27 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 19 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 13 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1019
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=21-1019
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=21-1019


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.