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Counselor internship demographics and statistics in the US

Counselor internship demographics research summary. Zippia estimates counselor internship demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our counselor internship estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about counselor interns after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 130,953 counselor interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 76.2% of all counselor interns are women, while 23.8% are men.
  • The average counselor internship age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of counselor interns is White (67.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Unknown (5.9%).
  • Counselor interns are most in-demand in Dayton, TX.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for counselor interns.
  • 15% of all counselor interns are LGBT.
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Counselor internship demographics by:

Counselor internship gender statistics

76.2% of counselor interns are women and 23.8% of counselor interns are men.
  • Female, 76.2%
  • Male, 23.8%

Counselor internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female76.2%
Male23.8%

Counselor internship gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,215
female-income
Female income
$42,879

Counselor internship gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counselor internship positions over time. Currently, 76.2% of counselor interns are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Counselor internship gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201031.42%68.58%
201129.85%70.15%
201229.65%70.35%
201329.42%70.58%
201428.47%71.53%
201528.54%71.46%
201627.46%72.54%
201726.76%73.24%
201822.40%77.60%
201923.60%76.40%
202023.14%76.86%
202123.79%76.21%

Counselor internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared counselor interns 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 titleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Counselor Internship24%76%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Counselor internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among counselor interns is White, which makes up 67.0% of all counselor interns. Comparatively, 12.2% of counselor interns are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of counselor interns are Black or African American.
  • White, 67.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
  • Black or African American, 11.3%
  • Unknown, 5.9%
  • Asian, 3.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Counselor internship race

Counselor internship racePercentages
White67.0%
Hispanic or Latino12.2%
Black or African American11.3%
Unknown5.9%
Asian3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Counselor internship race and ethnicity over time

See how counselor internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Counselor internship race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.45%15.69%2.72%8.31%
201169.57%15.56%2.82%8.79%
201268.76%15.46%2.62%9.65%
201369.18%15.73%2.66%9.33%
201468.78%15.39%2.79%9.76%
201569.46%14.13%3.09%10.11%
201668.87%14.04%2.98%10.56%
201769.66%14.06%2.85%10.41%
201871.08%13.15%3.04%10.44%
201971.17%11.18%3.27%10.29%
202068.39%11.26%2.94%12.38%
202167.00%11.28%3.23%12.21%

Counselor internship wage gap by race

According to our data, asian counselor interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counselor interns have the lowest average salary at $43,914.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$44,600
White$44,708
Black or African American$43,914
Asian$46,796
Hispanic or Latino$46,119

Average counselor internship age

See how the average age of counselor interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Counselor internship age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown34.538
White4239
Black or African American50.538.5
Asian37
Hispanic or Latino33.535

Counselor internship age breakdown

The average age of counselor interns is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the counselor internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Counselor internship age breakdown

Counselor Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years17%

Counselor internship educational attainment

The most common degree for counselor interns is bachelor's degree, with 69% of counselor interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Associate, 8%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Counselor interns by degree level

Counselor internship degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's19%
Associate8%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees3%

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Counselor internship wage gap by degree level

$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$50,725
Bachelor's Degree$42,110

Counselor internship employment statistics

Most counselor interns work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where counselor interns work

Below, you can see the size of companies where counselor interns work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Counselor internship jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees25%
100 - 500 employees34%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees15%
> 10,000 employees6%

Counselor internship jobs by company type

Employees with the counselor internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most counselor interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Counselor internship jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education36%
Public4%
Private47%
Government13%

Counselor internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for counselor interns are health care, education and non profits.

Health Care

Education

Non Profits

Government

Professional

Counselor internship turnover and employment statistics

Counselor internship unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for counselor interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Counselor internship unemployment rate by year

YearCounselor internship unemployment rate
20105.18%
20115.42%
20124.84%
20134.91%
20143.67%
20153.13%
20163.01%
20172.42%
20181.85%
20192.15%
20201.40%
20211.92%

Average counselor internship tenure

The average counselor internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30,172 counselor interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Counselor internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year65%
1-2 years23%
3-4 years3%
5-7 years6%
8-10 years2%
11+ years1%

Counselor internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of counselor interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
HIV Counselor8.96%34,058
Correctional Case Manager9.50%26,279
Cooperative Education Coordinator10.75%19,799
Welfare Adviser11.25%11,336
Coordinator, Tobacco Prevention And Cessation Coalition11.48%21,289
Counselor Internship15.06%-
Mental Health Assistant15.06%133,248

Similar counselor internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
HIV Counselor8.96%34,058
Correctional Case Manager9.50%26,279
Cooperative Education Coordinator10.75%19,799
Welfare Adviser11.25%11,336
Coordinator, Tobacco Prevention And Cessation Coalition11.48%21,289
Mental Health Assistant15.06%133,248

Foreign languages spoken by counselor interns

The most common foreign language among counselor interns is Spanish at 61.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
  • Spanish, 61.4%
  • French, 8.1%
  • Mandarin, 4.2%
  • Chinese, 3.7%
  • Russian, 2.8%
  • Other, 19.8%

Counselor internship languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish61.4%
French8.1%
Mandarin4.2%
Chinese3.7%
Russian2.8%
Other19.8%

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Counselor internship location demographics

Where do counselor interns earn the most?

Counselor interns earn the most in Washington, where the average counselor internship salary is $51,908. The map here shows where counselor interns earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Counselor Interns?

By looking through more than 30,172 resumes, we found that the most popular places for counselor interns are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Counselor Interns

Counselor internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,165$47,725
2Massachusetts2,621$42,446
3New York1,600$44,404
4Texas1,419$40,127
5Pennsylvania1,410$42,143
6Florida1,375$36,557
7Illinois1,108$49,266
8Washington898$51,908
9New Jersey867$39,705
10Georgia793$45,119
11Michigan688$36,631
12Ohio684$44,451
13Virginia666$43,898
14Maryland662$39,929
15Minnesota638$38,550
16Arizona612$37,431
17Colorado561$43,426
18North Carolina509$34,620
19Indiana488$35,785
20Oregon429$43,795
21South Carolina420$39,693
22Tennessee407$46,276
23Missouri401$37,494
24Connecticut397$42,281
25Wisconsin346$44,072
26Iowa277$40,807
27Louisiana269$42,604
28Arkansas237$34,159
29Utah219$44,804
30Kentucky213$36,742
31Alabama202$40,315
32Oklahoma199$34,695
33Maine193$43,172
34Nebraska191$43,705
35Kansas175$44,685
36New Mexico173$46,470
37Nevada159$41,814
38Idaho149$37,616
39District of Columbia141$44,310
40Mississippi134$35,390
41Montana133$38,219
42New Hampshire127$40,973
43Alaska111$46,255
44Delaware110$37,983
45Hawaii97$44,124
46Rhode Island92$45,409
47West Virginia77$47,948
48North Dakota68$47,120
49South Dakota65$37,262
50Vermont57$42,967
51Wyoming54$37,241

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