Counseling specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Counseling specialist demographics by:
Counseling specialist gender statistics
63.4% of counseling specialists are women and 36.6% of counseling specialists are men.
- Female, 63.4%
- Male, 36.6%
Counseling specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.4% |
| Male | 36.6% |
Counseling specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,317
Female income
$39,648
Counseling specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counseling specialist positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of counseling specialists are female.
Counseling specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2011 | 45.55% | 54.45% |
| 2012 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2013 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2014 | 43.89% | 56.11% |
| 2015 | 43.98% | 56.02% |
| 2016 | 42.67% | 57.33% |
| 2017 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
| 2018 | 37.29% | 62.71% |
| 2019 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2020 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2021 | 36.60% | 63.40% |
Counseling specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared counseling specialists 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% |
| Counseling Specialist | 37% | 63% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Counseling specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counseling specialists is White, which makes up 67.0% of all counseling specialists. Comparatively, 14.2% of counseling specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of counseling specialists 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%
Counseling specialist race
| Counseling specialist 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% |
Counseling specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how counseling specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counseling specialist 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% |
Counseling specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino counseling specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counseling specialists have the lowest average salary at $39,619.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,925 |
| White | $39,984 |
| Black or African American | $39,619 |
| Asian | $40,730 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,352 |
Average counseling specialist age
See how the average age of counseling specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Counseling specialist 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 |
Counseling specialist age breakdown
The average age of counseling specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the counseling specialist population.
Counseling specialist age breakdown
| Counseling Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Counseling specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for counseling specialists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of counseling specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Counseling specialists by degree level
| Counseling specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Counseling specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counseling specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $49,021 annually. With a Master's degree, counseling specialists earn a median annual income of $48,193 compared to $41,979 for counseling specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,979 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,021 |
Counseling specialist employment statistics
Most counseling specialists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where counseling specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where counseling specialists work.
Counseling specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Counseling specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the counseling specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most counseling specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Counseling specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 14% |
Counseling specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for counseling specialists are education, health care and non profits.
Counseling specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Counseling specialist turnover and employment statistics
Counseling specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counseling specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counseling specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counseling specialist 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 counseling specialist tenure
The average counseling specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,083 counseling specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Counseling specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Counseling specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counseling specialists 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 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Counseling Specialist | 10.75% | - |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Transition Specialist | 11.48% | 39,829 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Similar counseling specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Transition Specialist | 11.48% | 39,829 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Foreign languages spoken by counseling specialists
The most common foreign language among counseling specialists is Spanish at 62.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 62.2%
- French, 9.5%
- Hindi, 4.1%
- Chinese, 2.7%
- German, 2.7%
- Other, 18.8%
Counseling specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.2% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Hindi | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Other | 18.8% |
