Certified lactation counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified lactation counselor gender statistics
96.6% of certified lactation counselors are women and 3.4% of certified lactation counselors are men.
- Female, 96.6%
- Male, 3.4%
Certified lactation counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 96.6% |
| Male | 3.4% |
Certified lactation counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,804
Female income
$42,826
Certified lactation counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified lactation counselor positions over time. Currently, 96.6% of certified lactation counselors are female.
Certified lactation counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.85% | 95.15% |
| 2011 | 4.52% | 95.48% |
| 2012 | 4.48% | 95.52% |
| 2013 | 4.43% | 95.57% |
| 2014 | 4.24% | 95.76% |
| 2015 | 4.25% | 95.75% |
| 2016 | 4.04% | 95.96% |
| 2017 | 3.91% | 96.09% |
| 2018 | 3.11% | 96.89% |
| 2019 | 3.32% | 96.68% |
| 2020 | 3.24% | 96.76% |
| 2021 | 3.36% | 96.64% |
Certified lactation counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified lactation 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% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Certified lactation counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified lactation counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all certified lactation counselors. Comparatively, 12.2% of certified lactation counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of certified lactation 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%
Certified lactation counselor race
| Certified lactation 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% |
Certified lactation counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how certified lactation counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified lactation 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% |
Certified lactation counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified lactation counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified lactation counselors have the lowest average salary at $43,704.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,285 |
| White | $44,376 |
| Black or African American | $43,704 |
| Asian | $46,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,565 |
Average certified lactation counselor age
See how the average age of certified lactation counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified lactation 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 |
Certified lactation counselor age breakdown
The average age of certified lactation counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the certified lactation counselor population.
Certified lactation counselor age breakdown
| Certified Lactation Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Certified lactation counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for certified lactation counselors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of certified lactation counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Certified lactation counselors by degree level
| Certified lactation counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Certified lactation counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,409 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,172 |
Certified lactation counselor employment statistics
Most certified lactation counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where certified lactation counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified lactation counselors work.
Certified lactation counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Certified lactation counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the certified lactation counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified lactation counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Certified lactation counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 13% |
Certified lactation counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified lactation counselors are health care, professional and non profits.
Certified lactation counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Certified lactation counselor turnover and employment statistics
Certified lactation counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified lactation counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified lactation counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified lactation 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 certified lactation counselor tenure
The average certified lactation counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 certified lactation counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified lactation counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Certified lactation counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified lactation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Risk Reduction Counselor | 10.75% | 41,054 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Case Manager Internship | 11.48% | 96,904 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | - |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Similar certified lactation counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Risk Reduction Counselor | 10.75% | 41,054 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Case Manager Internship | 11.48% | 96,904 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified lactation counselors
The most common foreign language among certified lactation counselors is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Swedish, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
Certified lactation counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Swedish | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |