Job placement counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Job placement counselor demographics by:
Job placement counselor gender statistics
69.0% of job placement counselors are women and 31.0% of job placement counselors are men.
- Female, 69.0%
- Male, 31.0%
Job placement counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.0% |
| Male | 31.0% |
Job placement counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,060
Female income
$38,477
Job placement counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in job placement counselor positions over time. Currently, 69.0% of job placement counselors are female.
Job placement counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2011 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
| 2012 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
| 2013 | 38.90% | 61.10% |
| 2014 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2015 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
| 2016 | 36.63% | 63.37% |
| 2017 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2018 | 31.60% | 68.40% |
| 2019 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2020 | 29.13% | 70.87% |
| 2021 | 30.97% | 69.03% |
Job placement counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared job placement 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 Placement Counselor | 31% | 69% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Job placement counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among job placement counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all job placement counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of job placement counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of job placement 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 placement counselor race
| Job placement 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 placement counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how job placement counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Job placement 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 placement counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino job placement counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american job placement counselors have the lowest average salary at $38,452.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,718 |
| White | $38,769 |
| Black or African American | $38,452 |
| Asian | $39,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,960 |
Average job placement counselor age
See how the average age of job placement counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Job placement 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 placement counselor age breakdown
The average age of job placement counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the job placement counselor population.
Job placement counselor age breakdown
| Job Placement Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Job placement counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for job placement counselors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of job placement counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Job placement counselors by degree level
| Job placement counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Job placement counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, job placement counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $46,564 annually. With a Master's degree, job placement counselors earn a median annual income of $45,857 compared to $40,504 for job placement counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,504 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,564 |
Job placement counselor employment statistics
Most job placement counselors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where job placement counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where job placement counselors work.
Job placement counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Job placement counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the job placement counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most job placement counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Job placement counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 10% |
Job placement counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for job placement counselors are professional, education and non profits.
Job placement counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Education | 21% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Job placement counselor turnover and employment statistics
Job placement counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for job placement counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job placement counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Job placement 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 placement counselor tenure
The average job placement counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 job placement counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Job placement counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Job placement counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of job placement 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 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Job Placement Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Service Coordinator | 11.48% | 55,922 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar job placement counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Service Coordinator | 11.48% | 55,922 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by job placement counselors
The most common foreign language among job placement counselors is Spanish at 81.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 81.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Hindi, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
Job placement counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Hindi | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |