Certified personal finance counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified personal finance counselor gender statistics
59.2% of certified personal finance counselors are women and 40.8% of certified personal finance counselors are men.
- Female, 59.2%
- Male, 40.8%
Certified personal finance counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.2% |
| Male | 40.8% |
Certified personal finance counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,199
Female income
$45,808
Certified personal finance counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified personal finance counselor positions over time. Currently, 59.2% of certified personal finance counselors are female.
Certified personal finance counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2011 | 39.42% | 60.58% |
| 2012 | 39.81% | 60.19% |
| 2013 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2014 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| 2015 | 38.56% | 61.44% |
| 2016 | 43.00% | 57.00% |
| 2017 | 40.99% | 59.01% |
| 2018 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
| 2019 | 39.75% | 60.25% |
| 2020 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2021 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
Certified personal finance counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified personal finance counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Certified Personal Finance Counselor | 41% | 59% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Certified personal finance counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified personal finance counselors is White, which makes up 64.0% of all certified personal finance counselors. Comparatively, 16.7% of certified personal finance counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of certified personal finance counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Certified personal finance counselor race
| Certified personal finance counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Certified personal finance counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how certified personal finance counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified personal finance counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.07% | 10.13% | 3.77% | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 69.49% | 10.43% | 3.86% | 14.58% |
| 2012 | 69.00% | 10.00% | 5.02% | 13.98% |
| 2013 | 68.82% | 9.78% | 5.07% | 14.12% |
| 2014 | 68.05% | 9.61% | 4.67% | 15.44% |
| 2015 | 69.73% | 8.96% | 4.70% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 69.76% | 10.04% | 4.57% | 14.17% |
| 2017 | 70.28% | 9.26% | 4.30% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 69.29% | 8.65% | 4.76% | 15.43% |
| 2019 | 68.30% | 8.76% | 5.16% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 67.02% | 9.31% | 4.42% | 15.40% |
| 2021 | 63.96% | 9.57% | 4.81% | 16.73% |
Certified personal finance counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,157 |
| White | $53,512 |
| Black or African American | $48,563 |
| Asian | $55,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,521 |
Average certified personal finance counselor age
See how the average age of certified personal finance counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified personal finance counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 41 |
Certified personal finance counselor age breakdown
The average age of certified personal finance counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the certified personal finance counselor population.
Certified personal finance counselor age breakdown
| Certified Personal Finance Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Certified personal finance counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Certified personal finance counselors by degree level
| Certified personal finance counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Certified personal finance counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,363 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,689 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,380 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,085 |
Certified personal finance counselor employment statistics
Company size where certified personal finance counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified personal finance counselors work.
Certified personal finance counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Certified personal finance counselor turnover and employment statistics
Certified personal finance counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified personal finance counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified personal finance counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified personal finance counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average certified personal finance counselor tenure
The average certified personal finance counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 certified personal finance counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified personal finance counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Certified personal finance counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified personal finance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 73,931 |
| Field Tax Auditor | 7.40% | 88,457 |
| Tax Evaluator | 7.56% | 26,823 |
| Tax Revenue Officer | 7.65% | 84,387 |
| Certified Personal Finance Counselor | 7.87% | - |
| Budget Assistant | 12.94% | 895 |
| Credit Union Examiner | 19.38% | 7,440 |
Similar certified personal finance counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 7.33% | 73,931 |
| Field Tax Auditor | 7.40% | 88,457 |
| Tax Evaluator | 7.56% | 26,823 |
| Tax Revenue Officer | 7.65% | 84,387 |
| Budget Assistant | 12.94% | 895 |
| Credit Union Examiner | 19.38% | 7,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified personal finance counselors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Certified personal finance counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |