Diet counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Diet counselor gender statistics
91.9% of diet counselors are women and 8.1% of diet counselors are men.
- Female, 91.9%
- Male, 8.1%
Diet counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.9% |
| Male | 8.1% |
Diet counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,809
Female income
$43,617
Diet counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diet counselor positions over time. Currently, 91.9% of diet counselors are female.
Diet counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.40% | 91.60% |
| 2011 | 9.94% | 90.06% |
| 2012 | 10.95% | 89.05% |
| 2013 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2014 | 13.30% | 86.70% |
| 2015 | 9.53% | 90.47% |
| 2016 | 12.02% | 87.98% |
| 2017 | 10.06% | 89.94% |
| 2018 | 8.97% | 91.03% |
| 2019 | 9.04% | 90.96% |
| 2020 | 9.59% | 90.41% |
| 2021 | 8.06% | 91.94% |
Diet counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared diet counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Diet Counselor | 8% | 92% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Diet counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diet counselors is White, which makes up 66.6% of all diet counselors. Comparatively, 11.2% of diet counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of diet counselors are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Diet counselor race
| Diet counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Diet counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how diet counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diet counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.29% | 8.06% | 10.14% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 65.64% | 12.39% | 9.10% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 67.48% | 10.61% | 8.57% | 10.88% |
| 2013 | 68.02% | 11.18% | 8.85% | 9.66% |
| 2014 | 68.40% | 10.29% | 9.24% | 9.59% |
| 2015 | 66.57% | 10.95% | 9.59% | 10.58% |
| 2016 | 65.27% | 9.50% | 9.39% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 70.28% | 6.62% | 8.70% | 11.60% |
| 2018 | 70.44% | 8.24% | 8.19% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 68.40% | 6.73% | 8.79% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 69.05% | 6.36% | 10.60% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 66.55% | 7.61% | 10.13% | 11.19% |
Diet counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino diet counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diet counselors have the lowest average salary at $39,366.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,780 |
| White | $43,479 |
| Black or African American | $39,366 |
| Asian | $44,549 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,228 |
Average diet counselor age
See how the average age of diet counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diet counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Diet counselor age breakdown
The average age of diet counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the diet counselor population.
Diet counselor age breakdown
| Diet Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Diet counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for diet counselors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of diet counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Diet counselors by degree level
| Diet counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Diet counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,789 |
Diet counselor employment statistics
Company size where diet counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diet counselors work.
Diet counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Diet counselor turnover and employment statistics
Diet counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diet counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diet counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diet counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average diet counselor tenure
The average diet counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 diet counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Diet counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Diet counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Counselor | 8.27% | - |
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| MD Physician-Dermatologist | 13.05% | 39,000 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar diet counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Physician Extender | 11.62% | 73,599 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| MD Physician-Dermatologist | 13.05% | 39,000 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by diet counselors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Diet counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |