Area counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Area counselor demographics by:
Area counselor gender statistics
49.0% of area counselors are women and 51.0% of area counselors are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Area counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Area counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,368
Female income
$41,640
Area counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in area counselor positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of area counselors are female.
Area counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
| 2011 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2012 | 57.03% | 42.97% |
| 2013 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2014 | 56.31% | 43.69% |
| 2015 | 53.63% | 46.37% |
| 2016 | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| 2017 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2018 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2019 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2020 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2021 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
Area counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared area counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Area Counselor | 51% | 49% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Area counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among area counselors is White, which makes up 75.5% of all area counselors. Comparatively, 8.1% of area counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of area counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Area counselor race
| Area counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Area counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how area counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Area counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.14% | 5.47% | 4.18% | 6.34% |
| 2011 | 81.91% | 5.78% | 4.33% | 6.18% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 5.41% | 4.50% | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 81.74% | 5.49% | 4.54% | 6.10% |
| 2014 | 81.08% | 6.00% | 4.77% | 6.24% |
| 2015 | 80.98% | 5.65% | 4.86% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 80.41% | 5.72% | 5.02% | 6.95% |
| 2017 | 80.44% | 5.69% | 4.99% | 6.72% |
| 2018 | 79.80% | 5.87% | 4.91% | 7.33% |
| 2019 | 79.34% | 5.85% | 5.29% | 7.40% |
| 2020 | 76.82% | 5.75% | 5.60% | 7.55% |
| 2021 | 75.48% | 5.89% | 5.77% | 8.14% |
Area counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian area counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american area counselors have the lowest average salary at $42,269.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,981 |
| White | $45,283 |
| Black or African American | $42,269 |
| Asian | $47,486 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,011 |
Average area counselor age
See how the average age of area counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Area counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Area counselor age breakdown
The average age of area counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the area counselor population.
Area counselor age breakdown
| Area Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Area counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Doctorate, 23%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Area counselors by degree level
| Area counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Doctorate | 23% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Area counselor employment statistics
Most area counselors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where area counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where area counselors work.
Area counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Area counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the area counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most area counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Area counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 27% |
Area counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for area counselors are government, education and non profits.
Area counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Education | 13% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Area counselor turnover and employment statistics
Area counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for area counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Area counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Area counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average area counselor tenure
The average area counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 area counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Area counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Area counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of area 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Area Counselor | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar area counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by area counselors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Area counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |