Chemical dependency professional demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical dependency professional gender statistics
65.6% of chemical dependency professionals are women and 34.4% of chemical dependency professionals are men.
- Female, 65.6%
- Male, 34.4%
Chemical dependency professional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.6% |
| Male | 34.4% |
Chemical dependency professional gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,358
Female income
$43,895
Chemical dependency professional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical dependency professional positions over time. Currently, 65.6% of chemical dependency professionals are female.
Chemical dependency professional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.56% | 61.44% |
| 2011 | 36.83% | 63.17% |
| 2012 | 36.60% | 63.40% |
| 2013 | 36.35% | 63.65% |
| 2014 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
| 2015 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2016 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
| 2017 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2018 | 37.23% | 62.77% |
| 2019 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| 2020 | 35.88% | 64.12% |
| 2021 | 34.42% | 65.58% |
Chemical dependency professional related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical dependency professionals 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% |
| Chemical Dependency Professional | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Chemical dependency professional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical dependency professionals is White, which makes up 63.2% of all chemical dependency professionals. Comparatively, 15.4% of chemical dependency professionals are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of chemical dependency professionals are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chemical dependency professional race
| Chemical dependency professional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chemical dependency professional race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical dependency professional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical dependency professional 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 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Chemical dependency professional wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chemical dependency professionals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical dependency professionals have the lowest average salary at $41,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,033 |
| White | $42,643 |
| Black or African American | $41,132 |
| Asian | $44,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,023 |
Average chemical dependency professional age
See how the average age of chemical dependency professionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical dependency professional age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Chemical dependency professional age breakdown
The average age of chemical dependency professionals is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the chemical dependency professional population.
Chemical dependency professional age breakdown
| Chemical Dependency Professional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Chemical dependency professional educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical dependency professionals is bachelor's degree, with 42% of chemical dependency professionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 16%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Chemical dependency professionals by degree level
| Chemical dependency professional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Chemical dependency professional wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,149 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,577 |
Chemical dependency professional employment statistics
Most chemical dependency professionals work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chemical dependency professionals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical dependency professionals work.
Chemical dependency professional jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Chemical dependency professional jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical dependency professional job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical dependency professionals prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Chemical dependency professional jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 18% |
Chemical dependency professional jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical dependency professionals are health care, non profits and government.
Chemical dependency professional industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 46% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chemical dependency professional turnover and employment statistics
Chemical dependency professional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical dependency professionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical dependency professional unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical dependency professional 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 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average chemical dependency professional tenure
The average chemical dependency professional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 439 chemical dependency professionals resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical dependency professional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Chemical dependency professional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical dependency professionals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Program Support Assistant | 11.48% | 163,716 |
| Chemical Dependency Professional | 12.13% | - |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar chemical dependency professional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Program Support Assistant | 11.48% | 163,716 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical dependency professionals
The most common foreign language among chemical dependency professionals is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Vietnamese, 25.0%
Chemical dependency professional languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Vietnamese | 25.0% |