Debt counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Debt counselor gender statistics
53.2% of debt counselors are women and 46.8% of debt counselors are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Debt counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Debt counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,181
Female income
$36,298
Debt counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in debt counselor positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of debt counselors are female.
Debt counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.69% | 52.31% |
| 2011 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2012 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2013 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2014 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2015 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2016 | 49.03% | 50.97% |
| 2017 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2018 | 47.82% | 52.18% |
| 2019 | 45.70% | 54.30% |
| 2020 | 48.17% | 51.83% |
| 2021 | 46.83% | 53.17% |
Debt counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared debt counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Debt Counselor | 47% | 53% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Debt counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among debt counselors is White, which makes up 63.4% of all debt counselors. Comparatively, 16.1% of debt counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of debt counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Debt counselor race
| Debt counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Debt counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how debt counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Debt counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.48% | 9.83% | 5.08% | 13.87% |
| 2011 | 68.89% | 10.13% | 5.17% | 13.97% |
| 2012 | 68.40% | 9.70% | 6.33% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 68.22% | 9.48% | 6.38% | 13.51% |
| 2014 | 67.46% | 9.31% | 5.98% | 14.83% |
| 2015 | 69.13% | 8.66% | 6.01% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 69.16% | 9.74% | 5.88% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 69.68% | 8.96% | 5.60% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 68.69% | 8.36% | 6.07% | 14.82% |
| 2019 | 67.71% | 8.46% | 6.47% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 66.42% | 9.01% | 5.73% | 14.78% |
| 2021 | 63.37% | 9.27% | 6.12% | 16.12% |
Debt counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian debt counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american debt counselors have the lowest average salary at $37,986.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,754 |
| White | $40,966 |
| Black or African American | $37,986 |
| Asian | $42,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,173 |
Average debt counselor age
See how the average age of debt counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Debt counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 41 |
Debt counselor age breakdown
The average age of debt counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the debt counselor population.
Debt counselor age breakdown
| Debt Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Debt counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for debt counselors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of debt counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Debt counselors by degree level
| Debt counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Debt counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, debt counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,410 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, debt counselors earn a median annual income of $41,482 compared to $37,695 for debt counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,410 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,453 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,482 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,695 |
Debt counselor employment statistics
Most debt counselors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where debt counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where debt counselors work.
Debt counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Debt counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the debt counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most debt counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Debt counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 3% |
Debt counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for debt counselors are finance, professional and health care.
Debt counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 41% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Debt counselor turnover and employment statistics
Debt counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for debt counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Debt counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Debt counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average debt counselor tenure
The average debt counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 502 debt counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Debt counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Debt counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of debt counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Analyst | 7.33% | 67,864 |
| Public Accountant | 7.40% | 46,295 |
| Tax Agent | 7.56% | 52,089 |
| Tax Collector | 7.65% | 29,495 |
| Debt Counselor | 7.87% | - |
| Budget Examiner | 12.94% | 2,896 |
| Finance Compliance Examiner | 19.38% | 85,381 |
Similar debt counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Analyst | 7.33% | 67,864 |
| Public Accountant | 7.40% | 46,295 |
| Tax Agent | 7.56% | 52,089 |
| Tax Collector | 7.65% | 29,495 |
| Budget Examiner | 12.94% | 2,896 |
| Finance Compliance Examiner | 19.38% | 85,381 |
Foreign languages spoken by debt counselors
The most common foreign language among debt counselors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Debt counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |