Career technical counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Career technical counselor gender statistics
65.0% of career technical counselors are women and 35.0% of career technical counselors are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Career technical counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Career technical counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,878
Female income
$46,526
Career technical counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career technical counselor positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of career technical counselors are female.
Career technical counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
| 2011 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2012 | 43.58% | 56.42% |
| 2013 | 43.32% | 56.68% |
| 2014 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 2015 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2016 | 40.97% | 59.03% |
| 2017 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2018 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2019 | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| 2020 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
| 2021 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
Career technical counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared career technical 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% |
| Career Technical Counselor | 35% | 65% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Career technical counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career technical counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all career technical counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of career technical counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of career technical counselors 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 technical counselor race
| Career technical counselor 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 technical counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how career technical counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career technical 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 | 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 technical counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino career technical counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career technical counselors have the lowest average salary at $46,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,083 |
| White | $47,202 |
| Black or African American | $46,467 |
| Asian | $48,722 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,003 |
Average career technical counselor age
See how the average age of career technical counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Career technical counselor 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 technical counselor age breakdown
The average age of career technical counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the career technical counselor population.
Career technical counselor age breakdown
| Career Technical Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Career technical counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for career technical counselors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of career technical counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 20%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Career technical counselors by degree level
| Career technical counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Career technical counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career technical counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $66,932 annually. With a Master's degree, career technical counselors earn a median annual income of $65,007 compared to $51,310 for career technical counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,007 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,310 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,932 |
Career technical counselor employment statistics
Company size where career technical counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career technical counselors work.
Career technical counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Career technical counselor turnover and employment statistics
Career technical counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career technical counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career technical counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career technical 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 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average career technical counselor tenure
The average career technical counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 career technical counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Career technical counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Career technical counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Career Technical Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Domestic Violence Counselor | 11.48% | 46,347 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Similar career technical counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Domestic Violence Counselor | 11.48% | 46,347 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Foreign languages spoken by career technical counselors
The most common foreign language among career technical counselors is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Career technical counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |