Behavior interventionist demographics and statistics in the US
Behavior interventionist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates behavior interventionist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our behavior interventionist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about behavior interventionists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 13,413 behavior interventionists currently employed in the United States.
- 72.5% of all behavior interventionists are women, while 27.5% are men.
- The average behavior interventionist age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of behavior interventionists is White (63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%), Black or African American (11.4%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Behavior interventionists are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for behavior interventionists.
- 12% of all behavior interventionists are LGBT.
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Behavior interventionist demographics by:
Behavior interventionist gender statistics
72.5% of behavior interventionists are women and 27.5% of behavior interventionists are men.
- Female, 72.5%
- Male, 27.5%
Behavior interventionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.5% |
| Male | 27.5% |
Behavior interventionist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,844
Female income
$36,242
Behavior interventionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in behavior interventionist positions over time. Currently, 72.5% of behavior interventionists are female.
Behavior interventionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.24% | 68.76% |
| 2011 | 29.68% | 70.32% |
| 2012 | 29.48% | 70.52% |
| 2013 | 29.25% | 70.75% |
| 2014 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
| 2015 | 28.38% | 71.62% |
| 2016 | 27.30% | 72.70% |
| 2017 | 26.61% | 73.39% |
| 2018 | 30.04% | 69.96% |
| 2019 | 27.59% | 72.41% |
| 2020 | 28.84% | 71.16% |
| 2021 | 27.54% | 72.46% |
Behavior interventionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared behavior interventionists 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% |
| Behavior Interventionist | 28% | 72% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Behavior interventionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among behavior interventionists is White, which makes up 63.2% of all behavior interventionists. Comparatively, 15.4% of behavior interventionists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of behavior interventionists are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Behavior interventionist race
| Behavior interventionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Behavior interventionist race and ethnicity over time
See how behavior interventionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Behavior interventionist 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 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Behavior interventionist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino behavior interventionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american behavior interventionists have the lowest average salary at $34,189.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,344 |
| White | $35,313 |
| Black or African American | $34,189 |
| Asian | $36,370 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,077 |
Average behavior interventionist age
See how the average age of behavior interventionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Behavior interventionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Behavior interventionist age breakdown
The average age of behavior interventionists is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the behavior interventionist population.
Behavior interventionist age breakdown
| Behavior Interventionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Behavior interventionist educational attainment
The most common degree for behavior interventionists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of behavior interventionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Behavior interventionists by degree level
| Behavior interventionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Behavior interventionist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,746 |
Behavior interventionist employment statistics
Most behavior interventionists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where behavior interventionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where behavior interventionists work.
Behavior interventionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Behavior interventionist jobs by company type
Employees with the behavior interventionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most behavior interventionists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Behavior interventionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 5% |
Behavior interventionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for behavior interventionists are education, health care and professional.
Behavior interventionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Health Care | 23% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Behavior interventionist turnover and employment statistics
Behavior interventionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for behavior interventionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Behavior interventionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Behavior interventionist 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 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average behavior interventionist tenure
The average behavior interventionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,946 behavior interventionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Behavior interventionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Behavior interventionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of behavior interventionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Case Management Specialist | 11.48% | 153,985 |
| Behavior Interventionist | 12.13% | - |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Similar behavior interventionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Case Management Specialist | 11.48% | 153,985 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by behavior interventionists
The most common foreign language among behavior interventionists is Spanish at 64.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 5.1% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 64.6%
- Korean, 5.1%
- Vietnamese, 4.6%
- French, 3.4%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- Other, 19.4%
Behavior interventionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.6% |
| Korean | 5.1% |
| Vietnamese | 4.6% |
| French | 3.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| Other | 19.4% |
