Adoption counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Adoption counselor demographics by:
Adoption counselor gender statistics
85.6% of adoption counselors are women and 14.4% of adoption counselors are men.
- Female, 85.6%
- Male, 14.4%
Adoption counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.6% |
| Male | 14.4% |
Adoption counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,881
Female income
$28,464
Adoption counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adoption counselor positions over time. Currently, 85.6% of adoption counselors are female.
Adoption counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2011 | 19.61% | 80.39% |
| 2012 | 19.46% | 80.54% |
| 2013 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2014 | 18.58% | 81.42% |
| 2015 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2016 | 17.83% | 82.17% |
| 2017 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2018 | 14.78% | 85.22% |
| 2019 | 15.64% | 84.36% |
| 2020 | 13.37% | 86.63% |
| 2021 | 14.41% | 85.59% |
Adoption counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared adoption counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Adoption Counselor | 14% | 86% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adoption counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adoption counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all adoption counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of adoption counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of adoption counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Adoption counselor race
| Adoption counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Adoption counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how adoption counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adoption counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Adoption counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino adoption counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adoption counselors have the lowest average salary at $28,446.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,637 |
| White | $28,674 |
| Black or African American | $28,446 |
| Asian | $29,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,525 |
Average adoption counselor age
See how the average age of adoption counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adoption counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Adoption counselor age breakdown
The average age of adoption counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the adoption counselor population.
Adoption counselor age breakdown
| Adoption Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Adoption counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for adoption counselors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of adoption counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Adoption counselors by degree level
| Adoption counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Adoption counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, adoption counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $34,232 annually. With a Master's degree, adoption counselors earn a median annual income of $33,729 compared to $29,914 for adoption counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,729 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,914 |
| Doctorate Degree | $34,232 |
Adoption counselor employment statistics
Most adoption counselors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where adoption counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adoption counselors work.
Adoption counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 30% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Adoption counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the adoption counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adoption counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Adoption counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 41% |
Adoption counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for adoption counselors are non profits, government and health care.
Adoption counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 40% |
| Government | 17% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
Adoption counselor turnover and employment statistics
Adoption counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adoption counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adoption counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adoption counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average adoption counselor tenure
The average adoption counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,643 adoption counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Adoption counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Adoption counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adoption counselors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Adoption Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Visitor Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 81,922 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Similar adoption counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Visitor Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 81,922 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by adoption counselors
The most common foreign language among adoption counselors is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 6.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Korean, 6.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Mandarin, 4.0%
- Other, 12.0%
Adoption counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Korean | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Mandarin | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.0% |
