Counselor technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Counselor technician demographics by:
Counselor technician gender statistics
54.4% of counselor technicians are women and 45.6% of counselor technicians are men.
- Female, 54.4%
- Male, 45.6%
Counselor technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% |
| Male | 45.6% |
Counselor technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,718
Female income
$37,426
Counselor technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counselor technician positions over time. Currently, 54.4% of counselor technicians are female.
Counselor technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2011 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2012 | 47.93% | 52.07% |
| 2013 | 47.66% | 52.34% |
| 2014 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
| 2015 | 46.59% | 53.41% |
| 2016 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2017 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2018 | 48.60% | 51.40% |
| 2019 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
| 2020 | 47.15% | 52.85% |
| 2021 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
Counselor technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared counselor technicians 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% |
| Counselor Technician | 46% | 54% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Counselor technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counselor technicians is White, which makes up 63.2% of all counselor technicians. Comparatively, 15.4% of counselor technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of counselor technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Counselor technician race
| Counselor technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Counselor technician race and ethnicity over time
See how counselor technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counselor technician 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 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Counselor technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino counselor technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counselor technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,835.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,607 |
| White | $35,782 |
| Black or African American | $33,835 |
| Asian | $37,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,929 |
Average counselor technician age
See how the average age of counselor technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Counselor technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Counselor technician age breakdown
The average age of counselor technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the counselor technician population.
Counselor technician age breakdown
| Counselor Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Counselor technician educational attainment
The most common degree for counselor technicians is bachelor's degree, with 53% of counselor technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Counselor technicians by degree level
| Counselor technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Counselor technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,357 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,331 |
Counselor technician employment statistics
Most counselor technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where counselor technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where counselor technicians work.
Counselor technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Counselor technician jobs by company type
Employees with the counselor technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most counselor technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Counselor technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 7% |
Counselor technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for counselor technicians are health care, education and non profits.
Counselor technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Education | 19% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Counselor technician turnover and employment statistics
Counselor technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counselor technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counselor technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counselor technician 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 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average counselor technician tenure
The average counselor technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 812 counselor technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Counselor technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Counselor technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counselor technicians 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 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Americorps Vista Volunteer | 11.48% | 2,536 |
| Counselor Technician | 12.13% | - |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Similar counselor technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Americorps Vista Volunteer | 11.48% | 2,536 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Foreign languages spoken by counselor technicians
The most common foreign language among counselor technicians is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 5.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
Counselor technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
