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Lead residential counselor demographics and statistics in the US

Lead residential counselor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead residential counselor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead residential counselor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead residential counselors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 62,406 lead residential counselors currently employed in the United States.
  • 58.7% of all lead residential counselors are women, while 41.3% are men.
  • The average lead residential counselor age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead residential counselors is White (67.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Unknown (5.9%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 15% of all lead residential counselors are LGBT.
  • Lead residential counselors are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Lead residential counselor demographics by:

Lead residential counselor gender statistics

58.7% of lead residential counselors are women and 41.3% of lead residential counselors are men.
  • Female, 58.7%
  • Male, 41.3%

Lead residential counselor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female58.7%
Male41.3%

Lead residential counselor gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$36,753
female-income
Female income
$35,519

Lead residential counselor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead residential counselor positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of lead residential counselors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead residential counselor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201050.84%49.16%
201149.00%51.00%
201248.75%51.25%
201348.48%51.52%
201447.32%52.68%
201547.41%52.59%
201646.08%53.92%
201745.21%54.79%
201839.46%60.54%
201941.08%58.92%
202040.46%59.54%
202141.34%58.66%

Lead residential counselor related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead residential 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 titleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Lead Residential Counselor41%59%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Public Health Worker

Donation Worker

Rehabilitation Engineer
Lead Residential Counselor
Lactation Specialist
Certified Lactation Counselor
Breastfeeding Educator
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Lead residential counselor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead residential counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all lead residential counselors. Comparatively, 12.2% of lead residential counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of lead residential 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%

Lead residential counselor race

Lead residential counselor racePercentages
White67.0%
Hispanic or Latino12.2%
Black or African American11.3%
Unknown5.9%
Asian3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Lead residential counselor race and ethnicity over time

See how lead residential counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead residential counselor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.45%15.69%2.72%8.31%
201169.57%15.56%2.82%8.79%
201268.76%15.46%2.62%9.65%
201369.18%15.73%2.66%9.33%
201468.78%15.39%2.79%9.76%
201569.46%14.13%3.09%10.11%
201668.87%14.04%2.98%10.56%
201769.66%14.06%2.85%10.41%
201871.08%13.15%3.04%10.44%
201971.17%11.18%3.27%10.29%
202068.39%11.26%2.94%12.38%
202167.00%11.28%3.23%12.21%

Lead residential counselor wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead residential counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead residential counselors have the lowest average salary at $36,069.
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$36,431
White$36,487
Black or African American$36,069
Asian$37,575
Hispanic or Latino$37,224
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Average lead residential counselor age

See how the average age of lead residential counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead residential counselor age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown34.538
White4239
Black or African American50.538.5
Asian37
Hispanic or Latino33.535

Lead residential counselor age breakdown

The average age of lead residential counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the lead residential counselor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead residential counselor age breakdown

Lead Residential Counselor YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years17%

Lead residential counselor educational attainment

The most common degree for lead residential counselors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of lead residential counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Associate, 12%
  • High School Diploma, 8%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Lead residential counselors by degree level

Lead residential counselor degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Associate12%
High School Diploma8%
Master's8%
Other Degrees5%

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Lead residential counselor wage gap by degree level

$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$39,576
Bachelor's Degree$35,108
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Lead residential counselor employment statistics

Most lead residential counselors work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where lead residential counselors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead residential counselors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead residential counselor jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees24%
100 - 500 employees44%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees8%
> 10,000 employees5%

Lead residential counselor jobs by company type

Employees with the lead residential counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead residential counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead residential counselor jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education22%
Public7%
Private54%
Government17%

Lead residential counselor jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead residential counselors are health care, professional and non profits.

Health Care

Professional

Non Profits

Education

Government

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Lead residential counselor turnover and employment statistics

Lead residential counselor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead residential counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead residential counselor unemployment rate by year

YearLead residential counselor unemployment rate
20105.18%
20115.42%
20124.84%
20134.91%
20143.67%
20153.13%
20163.01%
20172.42%
20181.85%
20192.15%
20201.40%
20211.92%

Average lead residential counselor tenure

The average lead residential counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,197 lead residential counselors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead residential counselor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year16%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years7%

Lead residential counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead residential counselors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Sexual Assault Counselor8.96%75,374
Correctional Probation Officer9.50%55,885
Student Mentor10.75%18,591
Social Insurance Analyst11.25%60,694
Service Person11.48%38,184
Lead Residential Counselor15.06%-
Clinical Case Manager15.06%137,003

Similar lead residential counselor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Sexual Assault Counselor8.96%75,374
Correctional Probation Officer9.50%55,885
Student Mentor10.75%18,591
Social Insurance Analyst11.25%60,694
Service Person11.48%38,184
Clinical Case Manager15.06%137,003

Foreign languages spoken by lead residential counselors

The most common foreign language among lead residential counselors is Spanish at 47.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
  • Spanish, 47.2%
  • Portuguese, 11.1%
  • French, 11.1%
  • Cantonese, 5.6%
  • Mandarin, 5.6%
  • Other, 19.4%

Lead residential counselor languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish47.2%
Portuguese11.1%
French11.1%
Cantonese5.6%
Mandarin5.6%
Other19.4%

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Lead residential counselor location demographics

Where do lead residential counselors earn the most?

Lead residential counselors earn the most in California, where the average lead residential counselor salary is $46,031. The map here shows where lead residential counselors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Residential Counselors?

By looking through more than 1,197 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead residential counselors are Rock Hill, SC and Belle Mead, NJ.
Number of Lead Residential Counselors

Lead residential counselor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Pennsylvania2,147$40,001
2Ohio1,510$38,630
3California1,313$46,031
4Massachusetts1,264$45,258
5Michigan1,136$43,221
6Florida896$28,915
7Tennessee893$30,731
8New York771$42,157
9Missouri763$41,668
10Texas640$39,234
11Utah555$33,974
12Kentucky514$37,081
13Illinois447$41,682
14Georgia407$28,936
15New Jersey381$35,514
16Virginia368$31,059
17Oklahoma359$39,713
18Arkansas349$29,531
19Kansas344$39,310
20Nevada339$35,020
21Arizona337$42,770
22Washington325$44,249
23Colorado301$42,881
24Maryland297$44,027
25New Hampshire296$37,148
26North Carolina292$29,031
27Connecticut280$39,672
28Minnesota266$33,914
29New Mexico251$31,368
30Nebraska250$36,488
31Idaho245$33,190
32Rhode Island205$41,186
33Montana193$33,193
34South Carolina193$28,506
35Indiana187$37,861
36Wisconsin171$33,367
37Oregon163$42,390
38Alabama163$34,576
39Louisiana157$29,487
40Alaska143$36,334
41Iowa136$35,360
42Hawaii131$35,054
43South Dakota130$40,782
44Wyoming113$32,584
45District of Columbia91$42,468
46Delaware67$34,226
47Maine65$32,648
48Mississippi62$30,335
49West Virginia54$37,445
50North Dakota37$41,033
51Vermont27$39,034

Where are lead residential counselors in high demand?

Lead residential counselors are in high demand in Boston, MA. There are currently 3 job openings for lead residential counselors here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead residential counselors are in the most demand.
Jobs openings

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