Career developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Career developer gender statistics
57.6% of career developers are women and 42.4% of career developers are men.
- Female, 57.6%
- Male, 42.4%
Career developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% |
| Male | 42.4% |
Career developer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,993
Female income
$39,042
Career developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career developer positions over time. Currently, 57.6% of career developers are female.
Career developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2011 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2012 | 51.33% | 48.67% |
| 2013 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
| 2014 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2015 | 49.99% | 50.01% |
| 2016 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2017 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2018 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2019 | 44.73% | 55.27% |
| 2020 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2021 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
Career developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared career developers 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% |
| Career Developer | 42% | 58% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Career developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career developers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all career developers. Comparatively, 14.2% of career developers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of career developers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Career developer race
| Career developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Career developer race and ethnicity over time
See how career developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career developer 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 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Career developer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino career developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career developers have the lowest average salary at $39,001.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,435 |
| White | $39,518 |
| Black or African American | $39,001 |
| Asian | $40,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,478 |
Average career developer age
See how the average age of career developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Career developer age breakdown
The average age of career developers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the career developer population.
Career developer age breakdown
| Career Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Career developer educational attainment
The most common degree for career developers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of career developers 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, 65%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Career developers by degree level
| Career developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Career developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $52,983 annually. With a Master's degree, career developers earn a median annual income of $51,701 compared to $42,386 for career developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,386 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,983 |
Career developer employment statistics
Most career developers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where career developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career developers work.
Career developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Career developer jobs by company type
Employees with the career developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career developers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Career developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 7% |
Career developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for career developers are education, non profits and health care.
Career developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Career developer turnover and employment statistics
Career developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career developer 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 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average career developer tenure
The average career developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,112 career developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Career developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Career developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career developers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Career Developer | 10.75% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Case Specialist | 11.48% | 84,180 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Case Therapist | 15.06% | 50,610 |
Similar career developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Case Specialist | 11.48% | 84,180 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Case Therapist | 15.06% | 50,610 |
Foreign languages spoken by career developers
The most common foreign language among career developers is Spanish at 49.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 49.0%
- French, 17.6%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Hindi, 3.9%
- Urdu, 3.9%
- Other, 21.7%
Career developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.0% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Hindi | 3.9% |
| Urdu | 3.9% |
| Other | 21.7% |
