Employee counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Employee counselor demographics by:
Employee counselor gender statistics
51.6% of employee counselors are women and 48.4% of employee counselors are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Employee counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Employee counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,596
Female income
$55,032
Employee counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employee counselor positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of employee counselors are female.
Employee counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.67% | 46.33% |
| 2011 | 50.95% | 49.05% |
| 2012 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2013 | 51.33% | 48.67% |
| 2014 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
| 2015 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2016 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2017 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2018 | 49.51% | 50.49% |
| 2019 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2020 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
| 2021 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
Employee counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared employee counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Employee Counselor | 48% | 52% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Employee counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employee counselors is White, which makes up 55.7% of all employee counselors. Comparatively, 20.0% of employee counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of employee counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Employee counselor race
| Employee counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Employee counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how employee counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employee counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.82% | 12.88% | 5.23% | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 63.12% | 12.56% | 5.37% | 16.14% |
| 2012 | 63.21% | 12.06% | 5.37% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 62.71% | 12.20% | 5.46% | 16.60% |
| 2014 | 60.89% | 12.54% | 6.21% | 17.35% |
| 2015 | 61.08% | 12.67% | 5.99% | 17.54% |
| 2016 | 60.57% | 12.95% | 6.23% | 17.19% |
| 2017 | 60.73% | 11.95% | 5.89% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 61.14% | 10.67% | 6.66% | 18.59% |
| 2019 | 61.10% | 11.03% | 6.41% | 18.23% |
| 2020 | 57.84% | 12.01% | 6.71% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 55.74% | 11.37% | 7.13% | 20.00% |
Employee counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian employee counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employee counselors have the lowest average salary at $56,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,170 |
| White | $58,321 |
| Black or African American | $56,800 |
| Asian | $61,380 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,415 |
Average employee counselor age
See how the average age of employee counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Employee counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Employee counselor age breakdown
The average age of employee counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the employee counselor population.
Employee counselor age breakdown
| Employee Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Employee counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Employee counselors by degree level
| Employee counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Employee counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employee counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,208 annually. With a Master's degree, employee counselors earn a median annual income of $68,797 compared to $61,716 for employee counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,797 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,041 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,716 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,223 |
Employee counselor employment statistics
Most employee counselors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where employee counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employee counselors work.
Employee counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Employee counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the employee counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employee counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Employee counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 11% |
Employee counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for employee counselors are professional, hospitality and health care.
Employee counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Employee counselor turnover and employment statistics
Employee counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employee counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employee counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employee counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average employee counselor tenure
The average employee counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 employee counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Employee counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Employee counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Employee Counselor | 8.93% | - |
| Summer Research Fellow | 10.00% | 55,011 |
| Business Developer | 11.05% | 193,469 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar employee counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Summer Research Fellow | 10.00% | 55,011 |
| Business Developer | 11.05% | 193,469 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by employee counselors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Italian, 33.3%
Employee counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Italian | 33.3% |