Counseling director demographics and statistics in the US
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Counseling director demographics by:
Counseling director gender statistics
52.9% of counseling directors are women and 47.1% of counseling directors are men.
- Female, 52.9%
- Male, 47.1%
Counseling director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% |
| Male | 47.1% |
Counseling director gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,230
Female income
$82,696
Counseling director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counseling director positions over time. Currently, 52.9% of counseling directors are female.
Counseling director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.92% | 49.08% |
| 2011 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2012 | 53.44% | 46.56% |
| 2013 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2014 | 52.96% | 47.04% |
| 2015 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2016 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2017 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2018 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2019 | 47.35% | 52.65% |
| 2020 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
| 2021 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
Counseling director related jobs gender ratio
We compared counseling directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Counseling Director | 47% | 53% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Counseling director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counseling directors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all counseling directors. Comparatively, 14.9% of counseling directors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of counseling directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Counseling director race
| Counseling director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Counseling director race and ethnicity over time
See how counseling director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counseling director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.90% | 11.51% | 3.49% | 12.25% |
| 2011 | 70.72% | 11.80% | 3.32% | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 68.26% | 12.36% | 3.33% | 12.74% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 12.09% | 3.84% | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 67.78% | 12.02% | 3.71% | 13.07% |
| 2015 | 66.55% | 11.77% | 4.57% | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 66.78% | 11.32% | 4.14% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 67.21% | 10.90% | 4.70% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 64.17% | 13.30% | 4.26% | 14.20% |
| 2019 | 64.19% | 13.35% | 4.49% | 14.08% |
| 2020 | 58.75% | 13.99% | 5.92% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 12.64% | 5.04% | 14.86% |
Counseling director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino counseling directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counseling directors have the lowest average salary at $81,695.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,001 |
| White | $88,197 |
| Black or African American | $81,695 |
| Asian | $89,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,440 |
Average counseling director age
See how the average age of counseling directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Counseling director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Counseling director age breakdown
The average age of counseling directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the counseling director population.
Counseling director age breakdown
| Counseling Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Counseling director educational attainment
The most common degree for counseling directors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of counseling directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Counseling directors by degree level
| Counseling director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Counseling director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counseling directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,507 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, counseling directors earn a median annual income of $98,757 compared to $89,523 for counseling directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,507 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,757 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,523 |
Counseling director employment statistics
Most counseling directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where counseling directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where counseling directors work.
Counseling director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Counseling director jobs by company type
Employees with the counseling director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most counseling directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Counseling director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 7% |
Counseling director jobs by industry
The most common industries for counseling directors are education, non profits and health care.
Counseling director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Counseling director turnover and employment statistics
Counseling director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counseling directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counseling director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counseling director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average counseling director tenure
The average counseling director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,420 counseling directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Counseling director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Counseling director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counseling directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 4.43% | 19,162 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Direct Support Professional | 6.73% | 142,034 |
| Counseling Director | 8.12% | - |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Aerobics Teacher | 13.13% | 52,876 |
Similar counseling director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 4.43% | 19,162 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Direct Support Professional | 6.73% | 142,034 |
| House Adviser | 12.72% | 33,842 |
| Aerobics Teacher | 13.13% | 52,876 |
Foreign languages spoken by counseling directors
The most common foreign language among counseling directors is Spanish at 56.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 56.9%
- French, 11.1%
- German, 6.9%
- Italian, 4.2%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Other, 18.1%
Counseling director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.9% |
| French | 11.1% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Other | 18.1% |
