Employment advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Employment advisor demographics by:
Employment advisor gender statistics
69.6% of employment advisors are women and 30.4% of employment advisors are men.
- Female, 69.6%
- Male, 30.4%
Employment advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.6% |
| Male | 30.4% |
Employment advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,155
Female income
$38,448
Employment advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employment advisor positions over time. Currently, 69.6% of employment advisors are female.
Employment advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.50% | 59.50% |
| 2011 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2012 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2013 | 38.25% | 61.75% |
| 2014 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2015 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2016 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2017 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2018 | 31.01% | 68.99% |
| 2019 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2020 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| 2021 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
Employment advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared employment advisors 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% |
| Employment Advisor | 30% | 70% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Employment advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employment advisors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all employment advisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of employment advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of employment advisors 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%
Employment advisor race
| Employment advisor 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% |
Employment advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how employment advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employment advisor 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% |
Employment advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino employment advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employment advisors have the lowest average salary at $38,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,741 |
| White | $38,802 |
| Black or African American | $38,418 |
| Asian | $39,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,250 |
Average employment advisor age
See how the average age of employment advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Employment advisor 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 |
Employment advisor age breakdown
The average age of employment advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the employment advisor population.
Employment advisor age breakdown
| Employment Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Employment advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for employment advisors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of employment advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Employment advisors by degree level
| Employment advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Employment advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employment advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,438 annually. With a Master's degree, employment advisors earn a median annual income of $47,548 compared to $40,914 for employment advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,548 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,914 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,438 |
Employment advisor employment statistics
Most employment advisors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where employment advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employment advisors work.
Employment advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Employment advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the employment advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employment advisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Employment advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 17% |
Employment advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for employment advisors are education, professional and government.
Employment advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Employment advisor turnover and employment statistics
Employment advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employment advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employment advisor 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 employment advisor tenure
The average employment advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 530 employment advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Employment advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Employment advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employment advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Employment Advisor | 10.75% | - |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Permit Review Assistant | 11.48% | 16,124 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar employment advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Permit Review Assistant | 11.48% | 16,124 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by employment advisors
The most common foreign language among employment advisors is Spanish at 39.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 21.7% and French is the third-most popular at 17.4%.
- Spanish, 39.1%
- Arabic, 21.7%
- French, 17.4%
- Swahili, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Employment advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.1% |
| Arabic | 21.7% |
| French | 17.4% |
| Swahili | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
