Sober Companion

Also called: Sober Coach, Recovery Coach (Private)

Lives with or accompanies a person in early recovery to help them stay sober.

A day in the life

Travels with a client — sometimes a celebrity or executive — to work events, keeps them away from triggers, attends meetings with them, and helps them build healthy routines.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$50k
High
$150k

Private clients may pay $500-$1,500+ per day; work is irregular.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Recovery coach training; many are in long-term recovery themselves.

Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Being a steady person at a client's side through daily triggers is human presence AI can't provide.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Health, Physical education.

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