Family consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Family consultant demographics by:
Family consultant gender statistics
75.6% of family consultants are women and 24.4% of family consultants are men.
- Female, 75.6%
- Male, 24.4%
Family consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.6% |
| Male | 24.4% |
Family consultant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,930
Female income
$30,498
Family consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family consultant positions over time. Currently, 75.6% of family consultants are female.
Family consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.28% | 69.72% |
| 2011 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2012 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
| 2013 | 28.21% | 71.79% |
| 2014 | 29.47% | 70.53% |
| 2015 | 29.16% | 70.84% |
| 2016 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2017 | 28.97% | 71.03% |
| 2018 | 28.04% | 71.96% |
| 2019 | 27.62% | 72.38% |
| 2020 | 25.05% | 74.95% |
| 2021 | 24.37% | 75.63% |
Family consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared family consultants 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% |
| Family Consultant | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Family consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family consultants is White, which makes up 63.1% of all family consultants. Comparatively, 15.1% of family consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of family consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Family consultant race
| Family consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Family consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how family consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Family consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino family consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family consultants have the lowest average salary at $26,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,272 |
| White | $27,282 |
| Black or African American | $26,083 |
| Asian | $33,314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,468 |
Average family consultant age
See how the average age of family consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Family consultant age breakdown
The average age of family consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the family consultant population.
Family consultant age breakdown
| Family Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Family consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for family consultants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of family consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Family consultants by degree level
| Family consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Family consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,031 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,566 |
Family consultant employment statistics
Most family consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where family consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family consultants work.
Family consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Family consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the family consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family consultants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Family consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 16% |
Family consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for family consultants are health care, professional and non profits.
Family consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Government | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Family consultant turnover and employment statistics
Family consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average family consultant tenure
The average family consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,633 family consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Family consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Family consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Family Consultant | 10.37% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Group Home Supervisor | 11.48% | 50,081 |
| Unit Counselor | 15.06% | 45,693 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Similar family consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Group Home Supervisor | 11.48% | 50,081 |
| Unit Counselor | 15.06% | 45,693 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by family consultants
The most common foreign language among family consultants is Spanish at 53.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 53.4%
- French, 12.1%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- Romanian, 5.2%
- Urdu, 3.4%
- Other, 19.0%
Family consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.4% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| Romanian | 5.2% |
| Urdu | 3.4% |
| Other | 19.0% |
