Direct selling counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Direct selling counselor demographics by:
Direct selling counselor gender statistics
58.5% of direct selling counselors are women and 41.5% of direct selling counselors are men.
- Female, 58.5%
- Male, 41.5%
Direct selling counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% |
| Male | 41.5% |
Direct selling counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,161
Female income
$31,825
Direct selling counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in direct selling counselor positions over time. Currently, 58.5% of direct selling counselors are female.
Direct selling counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2011 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2012 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2013 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2014 | 35.59% | 64.41% |
| 2015 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2016 | 34.45% | 65.55% |
| 2017 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2018 | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2019 | 42.98% | 57.02% |
| 2020 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2021 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
Direct selling counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared direct selling 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Direct Selling Counselor | 42% | 58% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Direct selling counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among direct selling counselors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all direct selling counselors. Comparatively, 13.7% of direct selling counselors are Black or African American and 10.8% of direct selling counselors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Direct selling counselor race
| Direct selling counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Direct selling counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how direct selling counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Direct selling counselor 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 | 71.97% | 11.78% | 3.50% | 8.60% |
| 2019 | 68.91% | 16.13% | 4.99% | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 11.49% | 3.83% | 14.18% |
| 2021 | 66.39% | 13.69% | 2.90% | 10.79% |
Direct selling counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, white direct selling counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown direct selling counselors have the lowest average salary at $31,341.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,341 |
| White | $32,878 |
| Black or African American | $32,396 |
| Asian | $32,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,001 |
Direct selling counselor age breakdown
The average age of direct selling counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the direct selling counselor population.
Direct selling counselor age breakdown
| Direct Selling Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Direct selling counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for direct selling counselors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of direct selling counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Direct selling counselors by degree level
| Direct selling counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Direct selling counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, direct selling counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,561 annually. With a Associate degree, direct selling counselors earn a median annual income of $32,333 compared to $30,657 for direct selling counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,657 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,333 |
Direct selling counselor employment statistics
Company size where direct selling counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where direct selling counselors work.
Direct selling counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Direct selling counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for direct selling counselors are health care, professional and retail.
Direct selling counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Direct selling counselor turnover and employment statistics
Direct selling counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for direct selling counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Direct selling counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Direct selling counselor 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 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average direct selling counselor tenure
The average direct selling counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 direct selling counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Direct selling counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Direct selling counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of direct selling 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Congressional Assistant | 11.48% | 14,811 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
| Direct Selling Counselor | 20.82% | - |
Similar direct selling counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Congressional Assistant | 11.48% | 14,811 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Foreign languages spoken by direct selling counselors
The most common foreign language among direct selling counselors is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 9.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Hmong, 9.1%
- Filipino, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Tagalog, 9.1%
Direct selling counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Hmong | 9.1% |
| Filipino | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Tagalog | 9.1% |