Job counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Job counselor gender statistics
66.0% of job counselors are women and 34.0% of job counselors are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Job counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Job counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,428
Female income
$39,991
Job counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in job counselor positions over time. Currently, 66.0% of job counselors are female.
Job counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.56% | 55.44% |
| 2011 | 42.75% | 57.25% |
| 2012 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2013 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2014 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2015 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2016 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2017 | 39.07% | 60.93% |
| 2018 | 34.67% | 65.33% |
| 2019 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2020 | 32.08% | 67.92% |
| 2021 | 34.01% | 65.99% |
Job counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared job 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% |
| Job Counselor | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Job counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among job counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all job counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of job counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of job counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Job counselor race
| Job counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Job counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how job counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Job 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 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Job counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino job counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american job counselors have the lowest average salary at $39,929.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,582 |
| White | $40,708 |
| Black or African American | $39,929 |
| Asian | $42,329 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,706 |
Average job counselor age
See how the average age of job counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Job counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Job counselor age breakdown
The average age of job counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the job counselor population.
Job counselor age breakdown
| Job Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Job counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for job counselors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of job counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Job counselors by degree level
| Job counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Job counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, job counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,604 annually. With a Master's degree, job counselors earn a median annual income of $60,393 compared to $45,118 for job counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,393 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,118 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,604 |
Job counselor employment statistics
Most job counselors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where job counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where job counselors work.
Job counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Job counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the job counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most job counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Job counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 10% |
Job counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for job counselors are education, health care and professional.
Job counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Job counselor turnover and employment statistics
Job counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for job counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Job 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 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average job counselor tenure
The average job counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 329 job counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Job counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Job counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of job 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% | 27,537 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Job Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Student Volunteer | 11.48% | 12,024 |
| Youth Counselor | 15.06% | 78,461 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Similar job counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Student Volunteer | 11.48% | 12,024 |
| Youth Counselor | 15.06% | 78,461 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Foreign languages spoken by job counselors
The most common foreign language among job counselors is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.9% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Romanian, 5.9%
- Cantonese, 5.9%
- Other, 29.3%
Job counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Romanian | 5.9% |
| Cantonese | 5.9% |
| Other | 29.3% |
