Estate planning counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Estate planning counselor gender statistics
54.0% of estate planning counselors are women and 46.0% of estate planning counselors are men.
- Female, 54.0%
- Male, 46.0%
Estate planning counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% |
| Male | 46.0% |
Estate planning counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,852
Female income
$60,721
Estate planning counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in estate planning counselor positions over time. Currently, 54.0% of estate planning counselors are female.
Estate planning counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2011 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2012 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2013 | 44.92% | 55.08% |
| 2014 | 44.97% | 55.03% |
| 2015 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2016 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2017 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
| 2018 | 46.42% | 53.58% |
| 2019 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2020 | 46.32% | 53.68% |
| 2021 | 46.00% | 54.00% |
Estate planning counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared estate planning counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Estate Planning Counselor | 46% | 54% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Estate planning counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among estate planning counselors is White, which makes up 72.4% of all estate planning counselors. Comparatively, 10.1% of estate planning counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of estate planning counselors are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Estate planning counselor race
| Estate planning counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Estate planning counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how estate planning counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Estate planning counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.98% | 6.16% | 6.05% | 7.38% |
| 2011 | 79.04% | 6.27% | 5.77% | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 78.16% | 6.13% | 6.41% | 7.67% |
| 2013 | 76.55% | 6.29% | 7.19% | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 77.19% | 6.62% | 6.90% | 7.77% |
| 2015 | 77.74% | 6.13% | 6.90% | 7.57% |
| 2016 | 77.08% | 5.94% | 7.40% | 7.95% |
| 2017 | 75.87% | 6.05% | 7.77% | 8.45% |
| 2018 | 76.90% | 5.93% | 6.69% | 8.57% |
| 2019 | 76.84% | 5.65% | 7.13% | 8.27% |
| 2020 | 73.62% | 6.38% | 7.29% | 9.19% |
| 2021 | 72.40% | 6.14% | 6.84% | 10.10% |
Estate planning counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian estate planning counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american estate planning counselors have the lowest average salary at $65,172.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,272 |
| White | $79,202 |
| Black or African American | $65,172 |
| Asian | $80,100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,501 |
Average estate planning counselor age
See how the average age of estate planning counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Estate planning counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| White | 44 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 45 |
Estate planning counselor age breakdown
The average age of estate planning counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the estate planning counselor population.
Estate planning counselor age breakdown
| Estate Planning Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Estate planning counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for estate planning counselors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of estate planning counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Estate planning counselors by degree level
| Estate planning counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Estate planning counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, estate planning counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,924 annually. With a Master's degree, estate planning counselors earn a median annual income of $89,946 compared to $80,270 for estate planning counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,946 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,270 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,924 |
Estate planning counselor employment statistics
Company size where estate planning counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where estate planning counselors work.
Estate planning counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Estate planning counselor turnover and employment statistics
Estate planning counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for estate planning counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Estate planning counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Estate planning counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.85% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 2.79% |
| 2014 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average estate planning counselor tenure
The average estate planning counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 estate planning counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Estate planning counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Estate planning counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of estate planning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning Counselor | 4.53% | - |
| Investment Banking Analyst | 7.33% | 52,791 |
| Field Tax Auditor | 7.40% | 88,457 |
| Tax Specialist | 7.56% | 46,937 |
| Revenue Specialist | 7.65% | 28,763 |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Senior Examiner | 19.38% | 2,135 |
Similar estate planning counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking Analyst | 7.33% | 52,791 |
| Field Tax Auditor | 7.40% | 88,457 |
| Tax Specialist | 7.56% | 46,937 |
| Revenue Specialist | 7.65% | 28,763 |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Senior Examiner | 19.38% | 2,135 |
Foreign languages spoken by estate planning counselors
The most common foreign language among estate planning counselors is Spanish at 75.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 75.8%
- French, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- German, 3.0%
- Other, 9.1%
Estate planning counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.8% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Other | 9.1% |