Cabin counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cabin counselor gender statistics
55.1% of cabin counselors are women and 44.9% of cabin counselors are men.
- Female, 55.1%
- Male, 44.9%
Cabin counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% |
| Male | 44.9% |
Cabin counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,177
Female income
$24,476
Cabin counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cabin counselor positions over time. Currently, 55.1% of cabin counselors are female.
Cabin counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.71% | 51.29% |
| 2011 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2012 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2013 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2014 | 50.75% | 49.25% |
| 2015 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2016 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2017 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2018 | 48.42% | 51.58% |
| 2019 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2020 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
| 2021 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
Cabin counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cabin counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Cabin Counselor | 45% | 55% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Cabin counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cabin counselors is White, which makes up 62.6% of all cabin counselors. Comparatively, 13.6% of cabin counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of cabin counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cabin counselor race
| Cabin counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cabin counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how cabin counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cabin counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 10.71% | 4.22% | 10.98% |
| 2011 | 72.05% | 11.00% | 4.05% | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 69.59% | 11.56% | 4.06% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 68.63% | 11.29% | 4.56% | 12.29% |
| 2014 | 69.11% | 11.22% | 4.44% | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 67.87% | 10.97% | 5.29% | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 68.10% | 10.52% | 4.86% | 13.02% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 10.10% | 5.42% | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 65.49% | 12.50% | 4.99% | 12.94% |
| 2019 | 65.52% | 12.55% | 5.21% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 60.08% | 13.18% | 6.65% | 13.37% |
| 2021 | 62.55% | 11.84% | 5.76% | 13.59% |
Cabin counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,338 |
| White | $26,542 |
| Black or African American | $24,104 |
| Asian | $26,925 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,159 |
Average cabin counselor age
See how the average age of cabin counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cabin counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Cabin counselor age breakdown
The average age of cabin counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the cabin counselor population.
Cabin counselor age breakdown
| Cabin Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Cabin counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for cabin counselors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of cabin counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Cabin counselors by degree level
| Cabin counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Cabin counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,654 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $21,773 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,046 |
Cabin counselor employment statistics
Most cabin counselors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cabin counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cabin counselors work.
Cabin counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Cabin counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the cabin counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cabin counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cabin counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 8% |
Cabin counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for cabin counselors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Cabin counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Cabin counselor turnover and employment statistics
Cabin counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cabin counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cabin counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cabin counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average cabin counselor tenure
The average cabin counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,515 cabin counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cabin counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 67% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Cabin counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cabin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Childcare Provider | 4.43% | 104,415 |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Personal Support Worker | 6.73% | 126,563 |
| Cabin Counselor | 8.12% | - |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Sports Instructor | 13.13% | 26,478 |
Similar cabin counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Childcare Provider | 4.43% | 104,415 |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Personal Support Worker | 6.73% | 126,563 |
| Residential Supervisor | 12.72% | 8,846 |
| Sports Instructor | 13.13% | 26,478 |
Foreign languages spoken by cabin counselors
The most common foreign language among cabin counselors is Spanish at 60.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.4% and German is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 60.2%
- French, 19.4%
- German, 3.7%
- Russian, 2.8%
- Italian, 1.9%
- Other, 12.0%
Cabin counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.2% |
| French | 19.4% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Russian | 2.8% |
| Italian | 1.9% |
| Other | 12.0% |
