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Crisis intervention counselor demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 7,392 crisis intervention counselors currently employed in the United States.
  • 69.3% of all crisis intervention counselors are women, while 30.7% are men.
  • The average crisis intervention counselor age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of crisis intervention counselors is White (67.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Unknown (5.9%).
  • Crisis intervention counselors are most in-demand in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Boston, MA pays an annual average wage of $70,178, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women crisis intervention counselors earned 96% of what men earned.
  • Massachusetts is the best state for crisis intervention counselors to live.
  • Crisis intervention counselors are 53% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Crisis intervention counselor gender statistics

69.3% of crisis intervention counselors are women and 30.7% of crisis intervention counselors are men.
  • Female, 69.3%
  • Male, 30.7%

Crisis intervention counselor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female69.3%
Male30.7%

Crisis intervention counselor gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$51,762
female-income
Female income
$49,466

Crisis intervention counselor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crisis intervention counselor positions over time. Currently, 69.3% of crisis intervention counselors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Crisis intervention counselor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201039.42%60.58%
201137.67%62.33%
201237.44%62.56%
201337.19%62.81%
201436.11%63.89%
201536.20%63.80%
201634.97%65.03%
201734.17%65.83%
201829.09%70.91%
201930.50%69.50%
202029.95%70.05%
202130.72%69.28%

Crisis intervention counselor related jobs gender ratio

We compared crisis intervention counselors 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%
Crisis Intervention Counselor31%69%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Crisis intervention counselor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among crisis intervention counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all crisis intervention counselors. Comparatively, 12.2% of crisis intervention counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of crisis intervention counselors 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%

Crisis intervention counselor race

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

Crisis intervention counselor race and ethnicity over time

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

Crisis intervention counselor 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%

Crisis intervention counselor wage gap by race

According to our data, asian crisis intervention counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crisis intervention counselors have the lowest average salary at $50,486.
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$51,160
White$51,266
Black or African American$50,486
Asian$53,306
Hispanic or Latino$52,646

Average crisis intervention counselor age

See how the average age of crisis intervention counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Crisis intervention counselor age by race and gender

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

Crisis intervention counselor age breakdown

The average age of crisis intervention counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the crisis intervention counselor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Crisis intervention counselor age breakdown

Crisis Intervention Counselor YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years17%

Crisis intervention counselor educational attainment

The most common degree for crisis intervention counselors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of crisis intervention counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 62%
  • Master's, 24%
  • Associate, 10%
  • High School Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Crisis intervention counselors by degree level

Crisis intervention counselor degreePercentages
Bachelor's62%
Master's24%
Associate10%
High School Diploma1%
Other Degrees3%

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Crisis intervention counselor wage gap by degree level

$59,000
$57,000
$55,000
$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
$47,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$57,112
Bachelor's Degree$48,706

Crisis intervention counselor employment statistics

Most crisis intervention counselors work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where crisis intervention counselors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where crisis intervention counselors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Crisis intervention counselor jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees14%
50 - 100 employees24%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees17%
> 10,000 employees7%

Crisis intervention counselor jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Crisis intervention counselor jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education22%
Public7%
Private53%
Government19%

Crisis intervention counselor jobs by industry

The most common industries for crisis intervention counselors are health care, non profits and education.

Health Care

Non Profits

Education

Government

Professional

Crisis intervention counselor turnover and employment statistics

Crisis intervention counselor unemployment rate over time

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

Crisis intervention counselor unemployment rate by year

YearCrisis intervention counselor 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 crisis intervention counselor tenure

The average crisis intervention counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 987 crisis intervention counselors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Crisis intervention counselor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year21%
1-2 years40%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years8%

Crisis intervention counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of crisis intervention counselors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Correctional Casework Specialist9.50%1,718
Enrollment Advisor10.75%54,232
Grand Scribe11.25%1,721
Belt Builder Helper11.48%16,338
Crisis Intervention Counselor15.06%-
Mental Health Coordinator15.06%137,025

Similar crisis intervention counselor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Correctional Casework Specialist9.50%1,718
Enrollment Advisor10.75%54,232
Grand Scribe11.25%1,721
Belt Builder Helper11.48%16,338
Mental Health Coordinator15.06%137,025

Foreign languages spoken by crisis intervention counselors

The most common foreign language among crisis intervention counselors is Spanish at 63.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.1% and Yoruba is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
  • Spanish, 63.1%
  • Portuguese, 3.1%
  • Yoruba, 3.1%
  • Hindi, 3.1%
  • Russian, 3.1%
  • Other, 24.5%

Crisis intervention counselor languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish63.1%
Portuguese3.1%
Yoruba3.1%
Hindi3.1%
Russian3.1%
Other24.5%

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Crisis intervention counselor location demographics

Where do crisis intervention counselors earn the most?

Crisis intervention counselors earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average crisis intervention counselor salary is $70,122. The map here shows where crisis intervention counselors 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 Crisis Intervention Counselors?

By looking through more than 987 resumes, we found that the most popular places for crisis intervention counselors are New York, NY and Saint Louis, MO.
Number of Crisis Intervention Counselors

Crisis intervention counselor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,175$63,307
2Massachusetts1,073$70,122
3Florida759$40,565
4New York664$63,987
5Pennsylvania600$59,617
6Texas519$52,732
7Illinois479$56,658
8Georgia394$41,591
9New Jersey341$53,901
10Arizona314$57,395
11Washington302$64,889
12Virginia279$46,616
13Maryland266$62,685
14Ohio266$53,863
15North Carolina245$43,088
16Michigan241$59,869
17Colorado241$58,148
18Connecticut226$60,655
19Minnesota223$45,931
20Tennessee194$43,963
21Indiana188$52,399
22South Carolina154$41,690
23Wisconsin148$45,269
24Oregon146$62,148
25Louisiana142$40,082
26Missouri129$45,111
27Iowa125$47,844
28Alabama103$48,921
29District of Columbia93$62,629
30Kentucky93$52,826
31Montana82$46,048
32Oklahoma73$54,820
33Arkansas72$41,311
34Kansas67$54,128
35Utah66$46,847
36Nevada63$47,690
37New Mexico61$42,029
38Delaware60$51,502
39Idaho58$47,213
40New Hampshire57$57,606
41Maine50$51,538
42Nebraska44$49,561
43Mississippi38$42,197
44West Virginia36$53,242
45Alaska36$50,043
46Hawaii35$49,764
47North Dakota34$56,065
48Rhode Island32$63,537
49Wyoming28$44,356
50South Dakota27$55,053
51Vermont25$60,676

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