APPLIED RESEARCH

PROJECT
Mishel Gomez

CAREER

School Counselor
A school counselor helps students develop
social skills and succeed in school. They assist
students with the process of making career
decisions and helping them choose a career or
educational program.

LOCATION FOR JOB

Los Angeles, California

$58,420

Charlotte, North Carolina

$45,840

COMPARISON
Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $58,420/yr --$4,503.20/month
State tax: 7.5%
Salary after taxes:
$54,038.50

Charlotte, NC
Salary: $45,840yr --$3,543.05/month
State tax: 7.25%
Salary after taxes:
$42,516.60

Living
expenses

Cost in Los
Angeles

Cost in
Charlotte

Rent for one

bedroom
apartment

$2,000
$1,020
Studio Apt.
*utilities included
*utilities Included

Groceries

$350

$400

Transportation:

Bus pass: $100

Car
-gas: $80/month
-insurance: $100

Utilities

Phone and
Internet: $50

Phone and
internet: $90

Entertainment

$500

$300

Total:

$3,010

$1,990

Total remaining:

$1,493.20

$1,553.05

DECISION?

Charlotte
would be
the best
option!

FURTHER INFORMATION
- This occupation requires a masters degree, and most
employers suggest to have a focus on career
development.
- Requires more than 5 years of experience.
- Usually, they start off as teachers and move their way up
to counselor and maybe even work in the administration.*

*Based on informational interview

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(average)

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$55,050
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$44,200
$41,500

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k Handbook

FINAL THOUGHTS
Based on the given information, I can see that
one can work in the education field as a
counselor and aiding children in making life
changing decisions.