Debt management counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Debt management counselor gender statistics
60.1% of debt management counselors are women and 39.9% of debt management counselors are men.
- Female, 60.1%
- Male, 39.9%
Debt management counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% |
| Male | 39.9% |
Debt management counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,271
Female income
$55,777
Debt management counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in debt management counselor positions over time. Currently, 60.1% of debt management counselors are female.
Debt management counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.73% | 59.27% |
| 2011 | 38.49% | 61.51% |
| 2012 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2013 | 39.87% | 60.13% |
| 2014 | 40.10% | 59.90% |
| 2015 | 37.63% | 62.37% |
| 2016 | 42.04% | 57.96% |
| 2017 | 40.05% | 59.95% |
| 2018 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2019 | 38.82% | 61.18% |
| 2020 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2021 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
Debt management counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared debt management 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 Management Counselor | 40% | 60% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Debt management counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among debt management counselors is White, which makes up 63.7% of all debt management counselors. Comparatively, 15.8% of debt management counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of debt management counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Debt management counselor race
| Debt management counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Debt management counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how debt management counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Debt management counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.79% | 9.66% | 5.30% | 13.52% |
| 2011 | 69.20% | 9.96% | 5.38% | 13.62% |
| 2012 | 68.72% | 9.53% | 6.54% | 13.02% |
| 2013 | 68.53% | 9.31% | 6.59% | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 67.77% | 9.14% | 6.20% | 14.48% |
| 2015 | 69.44% | 8.49% | 6.23% | 13.39% |
| 2016 | 69.48% | 9.57% | 6.10% | 13.20% |
| 2017 | 70.00% | 8.79% | 5.82% | 13.22% |
| 2018 | 69.00% | 8.19% | 6.29% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 8.29% | 6.69% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 66.73% | 8.84% | 5.94% | 14.43% |
| 2021 | 63.68% | 9.10% | 6.34% | 15.77% |
Debt management counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian debt management counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american debt management counselors have the lowest average salary at $58,594.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,233 |
| White | $63,589 |
| Black or African American | $58,594 |
| Asian | $65,603 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,579 |
Average debt management counselor age
See how the average age of debt management counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Debt management 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 management counselor age breakdown
The average age of debt management counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the debt management counselor population.
Debt management counselor age breakdown
| Debt Management Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Debt management counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for debt management counselors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of debt management counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Debt management counselors by degree level
| Debt management counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Debt management counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, debt management counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,403 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, debt management counselors earn a median annual income of $64,458 compared to $58,107 for debt management counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,403 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,703 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,107 |
Debt management counselor employment statistics
Most debt management counselors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where debt management counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where debt management counselors work.
Debt management counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Debt management counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the debt management counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most debt management counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Debt management counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 7% |
Debt management counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for debt management counselors are finance, professional and technology.
Debt management counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Debt management counselor turnover and employment statistics
Debt management counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for debt management counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Debt management counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Debt management 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 management counselor tenure
The average debt management counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 468 debt management counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Debt management counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Debt management counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of debt management 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury Analyst | 7.33% | 50,817 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Auditor | 7.40% | 79,795 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| Revenue Enforcement Agent | 7.65% | 27,959 |
| Debt Management Counselor | 7.87% | - |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Similar debt management counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury Analyst | 7.33% | 50,817 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Auditor | 7.40% | 79,795 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| Revenue Enforcement Agent | 7.65% | 27,959 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Foreign languages spoken by debt management counselors
The most common foreign language among debt management counselors is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Italian, 5.9%
Debt management counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Arabic | 5.9% |
| Italian | 5.9% |