Disability counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Disability counselor demographics by:
Disability counselor gender statistics
70.9% of disability counselors are women and 29.1% of disability counselors are men.
- Female, 70.9%
- Male, 29.1%
Disability counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.9% |
| Male | 29.1% |
Disability counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,438
Female income
$39,834
Disability counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disability counselor positions over time. Currently, 70.9% of disability counselors are female.
Disability counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.04% | 60.96% |
| 2011 | 37.31% | 62.69% |
| 2012 | 37.08% | 62.92% |
| 2013 | 36.82% | 63.18% |
| 2014 | 35.75% | 64.25% |
| 2015 | 35.83% | 64.17% |
| 2016 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2017 | 33.82% | 66.18% |
| 2018 | 29.73% | 70.27% |
| 2019 | 31.14% | 68.86% |
| 2020 | 27.35% | 72.65% |
| 2021 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
Disability counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared disability 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% |
| Disability Counselor | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Disability counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disability counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all disability counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of disability counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of disability counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Disability counselor race
| Disability counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Disability counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how disability counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disability 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 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Disability counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,084 |
| White | $40,137 |
| Black or African American | $39,808 |
| Asian | $40,810 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,370 |
Average disability counselor age
See how the average age of disability counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Disability counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Disability counselor age breakdown
The average age of disability counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the disability counselor population.
Disability counselor age breakdown
| Disability Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Disability counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for disability counselors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of disability counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Disability counselors by degree level
| Disability counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Disability counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,480 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,934 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,213 |
Disability counselor employment statistics
Most disability counselors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where disability counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disability counselors work.
Disability counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Disability counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the disability counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disability counselors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Disability counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 16% |
Disability counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for disability counselors are education, health care and government.
Disability counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Disability counselor turnover and employment statistics
Disability counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disability counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disability counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disability 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 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average disability counselor tenure
The average disability counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 disability counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Disability counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Disability counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disability 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 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Disability Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Advising Assistant | 11.48% | 15,603 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Similar disability counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Advising Assistant | 11.48% | 15,603 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by disability counselors
The most common foreign language among disability counselors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Disability counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |