Counselor and coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Counselor and coach demographics by:
Counselor and coach gender statistics
38.8% of counselor and coaches are women and 61.2% of counselor and coaches are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Counselor and coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Counselor and coach gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,728
Female income
$30,566
Counselor and coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counselor and coach positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of counselor and coaches are female.
Counselor and coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2011 | 64.79% | 35.21% |
| 2012 | 67.08% | 32.92% |
| 2013 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2014 | 66.66% | 33.34% |
| 2015 | 68.90% | 31.10% |
| 2016 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2017 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2018 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2019 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2020 | 55.02% | 44.98% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 38.78% |
Counselor and coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared counselor and coaches 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% |
| Counselor And Coach | 61% | 39% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Counselor and coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counselor and coaches is White, which makes up 61.9% of all counselor and coaches. Comparatively, 15.1% of counselor and coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of counselor and coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Counselor and coach race
| Counselor and coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Counselor and coach race and ethnicity over time
See how counselor and coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counselor and coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.56% | 10.61% | 3.52% | 12.45% |
| 2011 | 71.38% | 10.90% | 3.35% | 11.85% |
| 2012 | 68.92% | 11.47% | 3.36% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 11.19% | 3.86% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 68.44% | 11.12% | 3.74% | 13.27% |
| 2015 | 67.21% | 10.87% | 4.59% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 67.44% | 10.43% | 4.16% | 14.49% |
| 2017 | 67.87% | 10.00% | 4.73% | 13.77% |
| 2018 | 64.83% | 12.40% | 4.29% | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 64.85% | 12.45% | 4.51% | 14.28% |
| 2020 | 59.41% | 13.09% | 5.95% | 14.84% |
| 2021 | 61.88% | 11.75% | 5.06% | 15.06% |
Counselor and coach wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino counselor and coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counselor and coaches have the lowest average salary at $30,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,661 |
| White | $33,193 |
| Black or African American | $30,094 |
| Asian | $33,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,250 |
Average counselor and coach age
See how the average age of counselor and coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Counselor and coach 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 |
Counselor and coach age breakdown
The average age of counselor and coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the counselor and coach population.
Counselor and coach age breakdown
| Counselor And Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Counselor and coach educational attainment
The most common degree for counselor and coaches is bachelor's degree, with 66% of counselor and coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Counselor and coaches by degree level
| Counselor and coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Counselor and coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counselor and coaches with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, counselor and coaches earn a median annual income of $38,361 compared to $33,833 for counselor and coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,137 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,361 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,833 |
Counselor and coach employment statistics
Most counselor and coaches work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where counselor and coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where counselor and coaches work.
Counselor and coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Counselor and coach jobs by company type
Employees with the counselor and coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most counselor and coaches prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Counselor and coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 4% |
Counselor and coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for counselor and coaches are education, health care and non profits.
Counselor and coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Counselor and coach turnover and employment statistics
Counselor and coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counselor and coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counselor and coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counselor and coach 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 counselor and coach tenure
The average counselor and coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,010 counselor and coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Counselor and coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Counselor and coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counselor and coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Aide | 4.43% | 40,256 |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Home Care Attendant | 6.73% | 235,912 |
| Counselor And Coach | 8.12% | - |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Fitness Director | 13.13% | 9,837 |
Similar counselor and coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Aide | 4.43% | 40,256 |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Home Care Attendant | 6.73% | 235,912 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Fitness Director | 13.13% | 9,837 |
Foreign languages spoken by counselor and coaches
The most common foreign language among counselor and coaches is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- French, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Japanese, 2.9%
- Other, 15.7%
Counselor and coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 2.9% |
| Other | 15.7% |
