Children's counselor demographics and statistics in the US
Children's counselor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates children's counselor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our children's counselor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about children's counselors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 40,916 children's counselors currently employed in the United States.
- 65.9% of all children's counselors are women, while 34.1% are men.
- The average children's counselor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of children's counselors is White (63.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- Children's counselors are most in-demand in Rockford, IL.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for children's counselors.
- Torrance, CA pays an annual average wage of $51,280, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women children's counselors earned 101% of what men earned.
- 10% of all children's counselors are LGBT.
- District of Columbia is the best state for children's counselors to live.
- Children's counselors are 56% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Children's counselor demographics by:
Children's counselor gender statistics
65.9% of children's counselors are women and 34.1% of children's counselors are men.
- Female, 65.9%
- Male, 34.1%
Children's counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% |
| Male | 34.1% |
Children's counselor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,701
Female income
$34,178
Children's counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in children's counselor positions over time. Currently, 65.9% of children's counselors are female.
Children's counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.14% | 58.86% |
| 2011 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2012 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2013 | 38.75% | 61.25% |
| 2014 | 40.21% | 59.79% |
| 2015 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2016 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2017 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2018 | 38.55% | 61.45% |
| 2019 | 38.04% | 61.96% |
| 2020 | 34.98% | 65.02% |
| 2021 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
Children's counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared children's 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% |
| Children's Counselor | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Children's counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among children's counselors is White, which makes up 63.1% of all children's counselors. Comparatively, 15.1% of children's counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of children's counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Children's counselor race
| Children's counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Children's counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how children's counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Children's counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Children's counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,988 |
| White | $31,445 |
| Black or African American | $30,406 |
| Asian | $36,511 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,637 |
Average children's counselor age
See how the average age of children's counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Children's counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Children's counselor age breakdown
The average age of children's counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the children's counselor population.
Children's counselor age breakdown
| Children's Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Children's counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Children's counselors by degree level
| Children's counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Children's counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,690 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,896 |
Children's counselor employment statistics
Most children's counselors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where children's counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where children's counselors work.
Children's counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Children's counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the children's counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most children's counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Children's counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 22% |
Children's counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for children's counselors are non profits, health care and government.
Children's counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Children's counselor turnover and employment statistics
Children's counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for children's counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children's counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Children's counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average children's counselor tenure
The average children's counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,076 children's counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Children's counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Children's counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of children's 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 |
| Probation Counselor | 9.50% | 29,518 |
| Children's Counselor | 10.37% | - |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Residential Assistant | 11.48% | 91,326 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Similar children's counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Counselor | 9.50% | 29,518 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Residential Assistant | 11.48% | 91,326 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by children's counselors
The most common foreign language among children's counselors is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.2% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- French, 9.2%
- Urdu, 3.4%
- Portuguese, 1.7%
- German, 1.7%
- Other, 13.4%
Children's counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| French | 9.2% |
| Urdu | 3.4% |
| Portuguese | 1.7% |
| German | 1.7% |
| Other | 13.4% |
