Bereavement counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Bereavement counselor demographics by:
Bereavement counselor gender statistics
74.7% of bereavement counselors are women and 25.3% of bereavement counselors are men.
- Female, 74.7%
- Male, 25.3%
Bereavement counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.7% |
| Male | 25.3% |
Bereavement counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,058
Female income
$62,068
Bereavement counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bereavement counselor positions over time. Currently, 74.7% of bereavement counselors are female.
Bereavement counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 2011 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2012 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
| 2013 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2014 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2015 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
| 2016 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
| 2017 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2018 | 23.88% | 76.12% |
| 2019 | 25.13% | 74.87% |
| 2020 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2021 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
Bereavement counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared bereavement 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% |
| Bereavement Counselor | 25% | 75% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Bereavement counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bereavement counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all bereavement counselors. Comparatively, 12.2% of bereavement counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of bereavement counselors 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%
Bereavement counselor race
| Bereavement counselor 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% |
Bereavement counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how bereavement counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bereavement 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 | 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% |
Bereavement counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bereavement counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bereavement counselors have the lowest average salary at $62,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,539 |
| White | $63,630 |
| Black or African American | $62,955 |
| Asian | $65,381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,817 |
Average bereavement counselor age
See how the average age of bereavement counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bereavement counselor 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 |
Bereavement counselor age breakdown
The average age of bereavement counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the bereavement counselor population.
Bereavement counselor age breakdown
| Bereavement Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bereavement counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for bereavement counselors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of bereavement counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 37% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 37%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bereavement counselors by degree level
| Bereavement counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 37% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bereavement counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,594 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,404 |
Bereavement counselor employment statistics
Most bereavement counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where bereavement counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bereavement counselors work.
Bereavement counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Bereavement counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the bereavement counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bereavement counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bereavement counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 14% |
Bereavement counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for bereavement counselors are health care, government and non profits.
Bereavement counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 64% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Bereavement counselor turnover and employment statistics
Bereavement counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bereavement counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bereavement counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bereavement 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 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 1.40% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average bereavement counselor tenure
The average bereavement counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 520 bereavement counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Bereavement counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Bereavement counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bereavement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Career Coordinator | 10.75% | 41,051 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Residential Assistant | 11.48% | 91,326 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | - |
| Mental Health Associate | 15.06% | 122,947 |
Similar bereavement counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Career Coordinator | 10.75% | 41,051 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Residential Assistant | 11.48% | 91,326 |
| Mental Health Associate | 15.06% | 122,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by bereavement counselors
The most common foreign language among bereavement counselors is Spanish at 81.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Norwegian at 6.3% and Sami is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 81.3%
- Norwegian, 6.3%
- Sami, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
Bereavement counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.3% |
| Norwegian | 6.3% |
| Sami | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
