Employment counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Employment counselor demographics by:
Employment counselor gender statistics
62.9% of employment counselors are women and 37.1% of employment counselors are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Employment counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Employment counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,114
Female income
$37,121
Employment counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employment counselor positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of employment counselors are female.
Employment counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.96% | 52.04% |
| 2011 | 46.13% | 53.87% |
| 2012 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
| 2013 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2014 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2015 | 44.56% | 55.44% |
| 2016 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
| 2017 | 42.38% | 57.62% |
| 2018 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2019 | 39.42% | 60.58% |
| 2020 | 35.13% | 64.87% |
| 2021 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
Employment counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared employment 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% |
| Employment Counselor | 37% | 63% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Employment counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employment counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all employment counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of employment counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of employment 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%
Employment counselor race
| Employment 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% |
Employment counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how employment counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employment 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% |
Employment counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino employment counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employment counselors have the lowest average salary at $37,079.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,531 |
| White | $37,618 |
| Black or African American | $37,079 |
| Asian | $38,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,669 |
Average employment counselor age
See how the average age of employment counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Employment 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 |
Employment counselor age breakdown
The average age of employment counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the employment counselor population.
Employment counselor age breakdown
| Employment Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Employment counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for employment counselors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of employment counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Employment counselors by degree level
| Employment counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Employment counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employment counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $51,885 annually. With a Master's degree, employment counselors earn a median annual income of $50,510 compared to $40,622 for employment counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,510 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,622 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,885 |
Employment counselor employment statistics
Most employment counselors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where employment counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employment counselors work.
Employment counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Employment counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the employment counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employment counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Employment counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 30% |
Employment counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for employment counselors are government, non profits and professional.
Employment counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Employment counselor turnover and employment statistics
Employment counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employment counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employment 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 employment counselor tenure
The average employment counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,062 employment counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Employment counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Employment counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Employment Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Service Aide | 11.48% | 50,229 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Similar employment counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Service Aide | 11.48% | 50,229 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by employment counselors
The most common foreign language among employment counselors is Spanish at 56.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 56.8%
- French, 5.6%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Swahili, 3.2%
- Other, 24.8%
Employment counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.8% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Swahili | 3.2% |
| Other | 24.8% |
