Grief counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Grief counselor demographics by:
Grief counselor gender statistics
75.6% of grief counselors are women and 24.4% of grief counselors are men.
- Female, 75.6%
- Male, 24.4%
Grief counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.6% |
| Male | 24.4% |
Grief counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,555
Female income
$40,000
Grief counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grief counselor positions over time. Currently, 75.6% of grief counselors are female.
Grief counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.44% | 79.56% |
| 2011 | 19.27% | 80.73% |
| 2012 | 19.12% | 80.88% |
| 2013 | 18.95% | 81.05% |
| 2014 | 18.25% | 81.75% |
| 2015 | 18.30% | 81.70% |
| 2016 | 17.51% | 82.49% |
| 2017 | 17.01% | 82.99% |
| 2018 | 23.49% | 76.51% |
| 2019 | 22.35% | 77.65% |
| 2020 | 22.01% | 77.99% |
| 2021 | 24.35% | 75.65% |
Grief counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared grief 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% |
| Grief Counselor | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Grief counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grief counselors is White, which makes up 63.5% of all grief counselors. Comparatively, 15.6% of grief counselors are Black or African American and 11.1% of grief counselors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.5%
- Black or African American, 15.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Grief counselor race
| Grief counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Grief counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how grief counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grief 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 | 68.25% | 15.65% | 2.94% | 9.42% |
| 2019 | 68.25% | 15.07% | 2.35% | 10.73% |
| 2020 | 63.35% | 16.73% | 3.77% | 11.15% |
| 2021 | 63.50% | 15.60% | 3.48% | 11.12% |
Grief counselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,385 |
| White | $39,597 |
| Black or African American | $40,117 |
| Asian | $41,931 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,783 |
Average grief counselor age
See how the average age of grief counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grief counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 40 |
| White | 48 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 42.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 35 |
Grief counselor age breakdown
The average age of grief counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the grief counselor population.
Grief counselor age breakdown
| Grief Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Grief counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for grief counselors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of grief counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Grief counselors by degree level
| Grief counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Grief counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,316 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,833 |
Grief counselor employment statistics
Most grief counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where grief counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grief counselors work.
Grief counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Grief counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the grief counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grief counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Grief counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 13% |
Grief counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for grief counselors are health care, non profits and education.
Grief counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Grief counselor turnover and employment statistics
Grief counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grief counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grief counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grief 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 | 3.20% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average grief counselor tenure
The average grief counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 315 grief counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Grief counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Grief counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grief 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% | - |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Student Coordinator | 10.75% | 40,861 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Youth Mentor | 11.48% | 68,561 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Mental Health Aide | 15.06% | 122,674 |
Similar grief counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Student Coordinator | 10.75% | 40,861 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Youth Mentor | 11.48% | 68,561 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Mental Health Aide | 15.06% | 122,674 |
Foreign languages spoken by grief counselors
The most common foreign language among grief counselors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
Grief counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |