Benefits counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Benefits counselor demographics by:
Benefits counselor gender statistics
65.7% of benefits counselors are women and 34.3% of benefits counselors are men.
- Female, 65.7%
- Male, 34.3%
Benefits counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.7% |
| Male | 34.3% |
Benefits counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,082
Female income
$66,834
Benefits counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in benefits counselor positions over time. Currently, 65.7% of benefits counselors are female.
Benefits counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2011 | 31.15% | 68.85% |
| 2012 | 29.28% | 70.72% |
| 2013 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2014 | 24.74% | 75.26% |
| 2015 | 23.49% | 76.51% |
| 2016 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2017 | 31.25% | 68.75% |
| 2018 | 33.25% | 66.75% |
| 2019 | 28.79% | 71.21% |
| 2020 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2021 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
Benefits counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared benefits counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Benefits Counselor | 34% | 66% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Benefits counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among benefits counselors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all benefits counselors. Comparatively, 15.9% of benefits counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of benefits counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Benefits counselor race
| Benefits counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Benefits counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how benefits counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Benefits counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.13% | 11.50% | 3.37% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 66.77% | 9.86% | 6.80% | 14.16% |
| 2012 | 67.56% | 12.85% | 5.54% | 11.30% |
| 2013 | 66.43% | 10.23% | 5.56% | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 66.14% | 11.86% | 6.04% | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 66.54% | 13.73% | 4.89% | 11.61% |
| 2016 | 62.07% | 14.68% | 6.81% | 14.33% |
| 2017 | 64.33% | 11.84% | 6.90% | 14.65% |
| 2018 | 64.70% | 9.52% | 5.14% | 16.74% |
| 2019 | 64.35% | 11.06% | 5.63% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 58.14% | 12.97% | 7.41% | 17.53% |
| 2021 | 62.23% | 10.91% | 6.94% | 15.95% |
Benefits counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, white benefits counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown benefits counselors have the lowest average salary at $69,819.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,819 |
| White | $79,128 |
| Black or African American | $73,165 |
| Asian | $77,652 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,091 |
Average benefits counselor age
See how the average age of benefits counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Benefits counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 44 |
Benefits counselor age breakdown
The average age of benefits counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the benefits counselor population.
Benefits counselor age breakdown
| Benefits Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Benefits counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for benefits counselors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of benefits counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Benefits counselors by degree level
| Benefits counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Benefits counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, benefits counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,012 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, benefits counselors earn a median annual income of $79,932 compared to $71,480 for benefits counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,012 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,630 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,932 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,480 |
Benefits counselor employment statistics
Most benefits counselors work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where benefits counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where benefits counselors work.
Benefits counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Benefits counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the benefits counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most benefits counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Benefits counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 11% |
Benefits counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for benefits counselors are insurance, health care and professional.
Benefits counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Insurance | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Benefits counselor turnover and employment statistics
Benefits counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for benefits counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Benefits counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Benefits counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 3.76% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 5.45% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average benefits counselor tenure
The average benefits counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,994 benefits counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Benefits counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Benefits counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of benefits 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Benefits Counselor | 8.96% | - |
| Product Engineering Internship | 10.00% | 152,860 |
| Quality Improvement Specialist | 11.05% | 80,504 |
| License Examiner | 11.64% | 2,163 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Similar benefits counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Product Engineering Internship | 10.00% | 152,860 |
| Quality Improvement Specialist | 11.05% | 80,504 |
| License Examiner | 11.64% | 2,163 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign languages spoken by benefits counselors
The most common foreign language among benefits counselors is Spanish at 68.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 68.4%
- French, 7.9%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- German, 2.6%
- Mandarin, 2.6%
- Other, 14.6%
Benefits counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.4% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| German | 2.6% |
| Mandarin | 2.6% |
| Other | 14.6% |
