Christian counselor demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Christian counselor demographics by:
Christian counselor gender statistics
63.6% of christian counselors are women and 36.4% of christian counselors are men.
- Female, 63.6%
- Male, 36.4%
Christian counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.6% |
| Male | 36.4% |
Christian counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,537
Female income
$28,698
Christian counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in christian counselor positions over time. Currently, 63.6% of christian counselors are female.
Christian counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.12% | 52.88% |
| 2011 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2012 | 45.05% | 54.95% |
| 2013 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
| 2014 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
| 2015 | 43.73% | 56.27% |
| 2016 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2017 | 41.56% | 58.44% |
| 2018 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2019 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2020 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2021 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
Christian counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared christian 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% |
| Christian Counselor | 36% | 64% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Christian counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among christian counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all christian counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of christian counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of christian 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%
Christian counselor race
| Christian 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% |
Christian counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how christian counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Christian 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% |
Christian counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino christian counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american christian counselors have the lowest average salary at $28,662.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,044 |
| White | $29,117 |
| Black or African American | $28,662 |
| Asian | $30,060 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,855 |
Average christian counselor age
See how the average age of christian counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Christian 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 |
Christian counselor age breakdown
The average age of christian counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the christian counselor population.
Christian counselor age breakdown
| Christian Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Christian counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for christian counselors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of christian counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Christian counselors by degree level
| Christian counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
Christian counselor jobs you might like
Christian counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, christian counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $41,363 annually. With a Master's degree, christian counselors earn a median annual income of $40,168 compared to $31,666 for christian counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,168 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,666 |
| Doctorate Degree | $41,363 |
Christian counselor employment statistics
Company size where christian counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where christian counselors work.
Christian counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 43% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Christian counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for christian counselors are non profits, health care and education.
Christian counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Education | 20% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Media | 7% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Christian counselor turnover and employment statistics
Christian counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for christian counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Christian counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Christian 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 christian counselor tenure
The average christian counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 christian counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Christian counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Christian counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of christian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Christian Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Human Services Manager | 11.48% | 122,979 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar christian counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Human Services Manager | 11.48% | 122,979 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by christian counselors
The most common foreign language among christian counselors is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Dutch, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Christian counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Dutch | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |