Intake counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Intake counselor demographics by:
Intake counselor gender statistics
74.5% of intake counselors are women and 25.5% of intake counselors are men.
- Female, 74.5%
- Male, 25.5%
Intake counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.5% |
| Male | 25.5% |
Intake counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,339
Female income
$42,405
Intake counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in intake counselor positions over time. Currently, 74.5% of intake counselors are female.
Intake counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.49% | 66.51% |
| 2011 | 31.87% | 68.13% |
| 2012 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2013 | 31.42% | 68.58% |
| 2014 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2015 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2016 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2017 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2018 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2019 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
| 2020 | 24.86% | 75.14% |
| 2021 | 25.55% | 74.45% |
Intake counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared intake 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% |
| Intake Counselor | 26% | 74% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Intake counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among intake counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all intake counselors. Comparatively, 12.2% of intake counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of intake counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Intake counselor race
| Intake counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Intake counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how intake counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Intake 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 | 71.08% | 13.15% | 3.04% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 11.18% | 3.27% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 68.39% | 11.26% | 2.94% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 67.00% | 11.28% | 3.23% | 12.21% |
Intake counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian intake counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american intake counselors have the lowest average salary at $43,264.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,832 |
| White | $43,921 |
| Black or African American | $43,264 |
| Asian | $45,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,083 |
Average intake counselor age
See how the average age of intake counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Intake counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 35 |
Intake counselor age breakdown
The average age of intake counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the intake counselor population.
Intake counselor age breakdown
| Intake Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Intake counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for intake counselors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of intake counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Intake counselors by degree level
| Intake counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Intake counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,838 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,766 |
Intake counselor employment statistics
Most intake counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where intake counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where intake counselors work.
Intake counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Intake counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the intake counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most intake counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Intake counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 14% |
Intake counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for intake counselors are health care, non profits and professional.
Intake counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Intake counselor turnover and employment statistics
Intake counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for intake counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Intake counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Intake 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 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 1.40% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average intake counselor tenure
The average intake counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,856 intake counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Intake counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Intake counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of intake 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Academic Counselor | 10.75% | 39,084 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Program Management Assistant | 11.48% | 140,153 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | - |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Similar intake counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Academic Counselor | 10.75% | 39,084 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Program Management Assistant | 11.48% | 140,153 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by intake counselors
The most common foreign language among intake counselors is Spanish at 65.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 65.6%
- French, 7.8%
- Russian, 4.4%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Italian, 3.3%
- Other, 15.6%
Intake counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.6% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Russian | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Italian | 3.3% |
| Other | 15.6% |
