Behavioral health professional demographics and statistics in the US
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Behavioral health professional demographics by:
Behavioral health professional gender statistics
69.7% of behavioral health professionals are women and 30.3% of behavioral health professionals are men.
- Female, 69.7%
- Male, 30.3%
Behavioral health professional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.7% |
| Male | 30.3% |
Behavioral health professional gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,890
Female income
$40,179
Behavioral health professional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in behavioral health professional positions over time. Currently, 69.7% of behavioral health professionals are female.
Behavioral health professional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.91% | 61.09% |
| 2011 | 37.17% | 62.83% |
| 2012 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2013 | 36.69% | 63.31% |
| 2014 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2015 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
| 2016 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| 2017 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2018 | 28.65% | 71.35% |
| 2019 | 30.05% | 69.95% |
| 2020 | 29.50% | 70.50% |
| 2021 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
Behavioral health professional related jobs gender ratio
We compared behavioral health professionals 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% |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 30% | 70% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Behavioral health professional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among behavioral health professionals is White, which makes up 67.0% of all behavioral health professionals. Comparatively, 12.2% of behavioral health professionals are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of behavioral health professionals are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Behavioral health professional race
| Behavioral health professional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Behavioral health professional race and ethnicity over time
See how behavioral health professional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Behavioral health professional 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 | 71.08% | 13.15% | 3.04% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 11.18% | 3.27% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 68.39% | 11.26% | 2.94% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 67.00% | 11.28% | 3.23% | 12.21% |
Behavioral health professional wage gap by race
According to our data, asian behavioral health professionals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american behavioral health professionals have the lowest average salary at $41,376.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,173 |
| White | $42,299 |
| Black or African American | $41,376 |
| Asian | $44,742 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,948 |
Average behavioral health professional age
See how the average age of behavioral health professionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Behavioral health professional age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 35 |
Behavioral health professional age breakdown
The average age of behavioral health professionals is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the behavioral health professional population.
Behavioral health professional age breakdown
| Behavioral Health Professional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Behavioral health professional educational attainment
The most common degree for behavioral health professionals is bachelor's degree, with 62% of behavioral health professionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Behavioral health professionals by degree level
| Behavioral health professional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Behavioral health professional wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,408 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,295 |
Behavioral health professional employment statistics
Most behavioral health professionals work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where behavioral health professionals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where behavioral health professionals work.
Behavioral health professional jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Behavioral health professional jobs by company type
Employees with the behavioral health professional job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most behavioral health professionals prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Behavioral health professional jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
Behavioral health professional jobs by industry
The most common industries for behavioral health professionals are health care, professional and education.
Behavioral health professional industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 42% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Behavioral health professional turnover and employment statistics
Behavioral health professional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for behavioral health professionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Behavioral health professional unemployment rate by year
| Year | Behavioral health professional 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 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 1.40% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average behavioral health professional tenure
The average behavioral health professional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,433 behavioral health professionals resumes in Zippia's database.
Behavioral health professional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Behavioral health professional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of behavioral health professionals 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 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Child Guidance Counselor | 10.75% | 38,951 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Family Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 112,789 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | - |
| Case Manager | 15.06% | 84,959 |
Similar behavioral health professional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Child Guidance Counselor | 10.75% | 38,951 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Family Services Coordinator | 11.48% | 112,789 |
| Case Manager | 15.06% | 84,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by behavioral health professionals
The most common foreign language among behavioral health professionals is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Somali, 3.3%
- Swahili, 1.7%
- Other, 13.3%
Behavioral health professional languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Somali | 3.3% |
| Swahili | 1.7% |
| Other | 13.3% |
