Equal opportunity counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Equal opportunity counselor demographics by:
Equal opportunity counselor gender statistics
36.9% of equal opportunity counselors are women and 63.1% of equal opportunity counselors are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
Equal opportunity counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
Equal opportunity counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,322
Female income
$85,382
Equal opportunity counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equal opportunity counselor positions over time. Currently, 36.9% of equal opportunity counselors are female.
Equal opportunity counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2011 | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2014 | 67.74% | 32.26% |
| 2015 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2016 | 67.99% | 32.01% |
| 2017 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2018 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2019 | 65.35% | 34.65% |
| 2020 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2021 | 63.13% | 36.88% |
Equal opportunity counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared equal opportunity 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% |
| Equal Opportunity Counselor | 63% | 37% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Equal opportunity counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equal opportunity counselors is White, which makes up 59.5% of all equal opportunity counselors. Comparatively, 14.7% of equal opportunity counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of equal opportunity counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Equal opportunity counselor race
| Equal opportunity counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Equal opportunity counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how equal opportunity counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equal opportunity counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 13.77% | 6.15% | 11.81% |
| 2011 | 67.54% | 12.54% | 6.29% | 10.89% |
| 2012 | 66.39% | 13.07% | 6.06% | 11.42% |
| 2013 | 65.51% | 12.54% | 6.83% | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 65.67% | 13.21% | 6.49% | 11.72% |
| 2015 | 64.75% | 13.47% | 7.11% | 11.85% |
| 2016 | 64.81% | 11.94% | 7.19% | 12.70% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 12.33% | 7.20% | 12.42% |
| 2018 | 64.17% | 12.41% | 7.44% | 12.55% |
| 2019 | 62.56% | 13.12% | 7.38% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 61.33% | 12.11% | 7.26% | 14.47% |
| 2021 | 59.51% | 12.65% | 7.86% | 14.73% |
Equal opportunity counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,693 |
| White | $90,574 |
| Black or African American | $85,525 |
| Asian | $91,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,405 |
Average equal opportunity counselor age
See how the average age of equal opportunity counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equal opportunity counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Equal opportunity counselor age breakdown
The average age of equal opportunity counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the equal opportunity counselor population.
Equal opportunity counselor age breakdown
| Equal Opportunity Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Equal opportunity counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for equal opportunity counselors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of equal opportunity counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Equal opportunity counselors by degree level
| Equal opportunity counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Equal opportunity counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,517 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,045 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,731 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,148 |
Equal opportunity counselor employment statistics
Most equal opportunity counselors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where equal opportunity counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equal opportunity counselors work.
Equal opportunity counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Equal opportunity counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the equal opportunity counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equal opportunity counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Equal opportunity counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 31% |
Equal opportunity counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for equal opportunity counselors are government, education and manufacturing.
Equal opportunity counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Education | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Equal opportunity counselor turnover and employment statistics
Equal opportunity counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equal opportunity counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equal opportunity counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equal opportunity counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average equal opportunity counselor tenure
The average equal opportunity counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 543 equal opportunity counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Equal opportunity counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Equal opportunity counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equal opportunity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Prisoner Classification Interviewer | 8.93% | 1,279 |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 94,029 |
| Business Continuity Manager | 11.05% | 71,473 |
| Equal Opportunity Counselor | 11.64% | - |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar equal opportunity counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Prisoner Classification Interviewer | 8.93% | 1,279 |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 94,029 |
| Business Continuity Manager | 11.05% | 71,473 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by equal opportunity counselors
The most common foreign language among equal opportunity counselors is Spanish at 73.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 73.3%
- German, 13.3%
- Korean, 13.3%
Equal opportunity counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.3% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Korean | 13.3% |