Dormitory counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Dormitory counselor gender statistics
69.1% of dormitory counselors are women and 30.9% of dormitory counselors are men.
- Female, 69.1%
- Male, 30.9%
Dormitory counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.1% |
| Male | 30.9% |
Dormitory counselor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,411
Female income
$41,693
Dormitory counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dormitory counselor positions over time. Currently, 69.1% of dormitory counselors are female.
Dormitory counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.48% | 72.52% |
| 2011 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2012 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
| 2013 | 30.05% | 69.95% |
| 2014 | 32.55% | 67.45% |
| 2015 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2016 | 32.71% | 67.29% |
| 2017 | 26.41% | 73.59% |
| 2018 | 23.31% | 76.69% |
| 2019 | 29.24% | 70.76% |
| 2020 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2021 | 30.91% | 69.09% |
Dormitory counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared dormitory counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Dormitory Counselor | 31% | 69% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Dormitory counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dormitory counselors is White, which makes up 55.4% of all dormitory counselors. Comparatively, 17.1% of dormitory counselors are Black or African American and 12.6% of dormitory counselors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.4%
- Black or African American, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Dormitory counselor race
| Dormitory counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Dormitory counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how dormitory counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dormitory counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.94% | 18.36% | 6.29% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 62.66% | 15.97% | 8.23% | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 62.66% | 13.70% | 6.36% | 12.15% |
| 2013 | 61.83% | 15.63% | 7.52% | 10.17% |
| 2014 | 61.53% | 15.53% | 7.13% | 12.18% |
| 2015 | 61.18% | 13.31% | 8.07% | 12.23% |
| 2016 | 61.05% | 13.58% | 9.16% | 10.41% |
| 2017 | 62.34% | 12.06% | 8.11% | 12.87% |
| 2018 | 63.57% | 11.88% | 7.94% | 12.79% |
| 2019 | 58.28% | 14.34% | 9.67% | 12.58% |
| 2020 | 59.33% | 12.25% | 9.16% | 12.67% |
| 2021 | 55.38% | 17.09% | 8.28% | 12.55% |
Dormitory counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino dormitory counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian dormitory counselors have the lowest average salary at $40,564.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,746 |
| White | $41,952 |
| Black or African American | $41,197 |
| Asian | $40,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,634 |
Average dormitory counselor age
See how the average age of dormitory counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dormitory counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 | |
| White | 21 | 21.5 |
| Black or African American | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 23 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 24 |
Dormitory counselor age breakdown
The average age of dormitory counselors is 20-30 years years old, representing 67% of the dormitory counselor population.
Dormitory counselor age breakdown
| Dormitory Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 7% |
| 20-30 years | 67% |
Dormitory counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for dormitory counselors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of dormitory counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 17%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Dormitory counselors by degree level
| Dormitory counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Dormitory counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dormitory counselors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,945 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dormitory counselors earn a median annual income of $41,642 compared to $39,037 for dormitory counselors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,037 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,642 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,945 |
Dormitory counselor employment statistics
Company size where dormitory counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dormitory counselors work.
Dormitory counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Dormitory counselor turnover and employment statistics
Dormitory counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dormitory counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dormitory counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dormitory counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.10% |
| 2013 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average dormitory counselor tenure
The average dormitory counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 dormitory counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Dormitory counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dormitory counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dormitory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Provider | 4.43% | 79,135 |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Direct Care Counselor | 6.73% | 123,519 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Assistant | 8.12% | 3,873 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | - |
| Skills Trainer | 13.13% | 21,389 |
Similar dormitory counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Provider | 4.43% | 79,135 |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Direct Care Counselor | 6.73% | 123,519 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Assistant | 8.12% | 3,873 |
| Skills Trainer | 13.13% | 21,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by dormitory counselors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dormitory counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |