Marriage counselor minister demographics and statistics in the US
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Marriage counselor minister gender statistics
38.7% of marriage counselor ministers are women and 61.3% of marriage counselor ministers are men.
- Male, 61.3%
- Female, 38.7%
Marriage counselor minister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.3% |
| Female | 38.7% |
Marriage counselor minister gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,551
Female income
$36,660
Marriage counselor minister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marriage counselor minister positions over time. Currently, 38.7% of marriage counselor ministers are female.
Marriage counselor minister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2011 | 65.35% | 34.65% |
| 2012 | 63.80% | 36.20% |
| 2013 | 64.96% | 35.04% |
| 2014 | 64.99% | 35.01% |
| 2015 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2016 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2017 | 61.97% | 38.03% |
| 2018 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2019 | 64.16% | 35.84% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
| 2021 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
Marriage counselor minister related jobs gender ratio
We compared marriage counselor ministers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Marriage Counselor Minister | 61% | 39% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Marriage counselor minister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marriage counselor ministers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all marriage counselor ministers. Comparatively, 12.0% of marriage counselor ministers are Black or African American and 9.2% of marriage counselor ministers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Marriage counselor minister race
| Marriage counselor minister race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Marriage counselor minister race and ethnicity over time
See how marriage counselor minister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marriage counselor minister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.71% | 10.53% | 5.35% | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 72.79% | 10.79% | 6.58% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 74.05% | 10.80% | 5.90% | 7.17% |
| 2013 | 73.69% | 11.22% | 5.97% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 72.63% | 10.59% | 6.24% | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 73.23% | 11.17% | 5.90% | 7.75% |
| 2016 | 71.84% | 11.22% | 7.07% | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 71.56% | 10.29% | 6.88% | 8.92% |
| 2018 | 73.34% | 10.01% | 6.24% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 72.34% | 10.87% | 6.21% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 69.77% | 10.77% | 7.50% | 8.15% |
| 2021 | 67.66% | 12.00% | 6.73% | 9.16% |
Marriage counselor minister wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown marriage counselor ministers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian marriage counselor ministers have the lowest average salary at $35,409.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,059 |
| White | $39,756 |
| Black or African American | $40,189 |
| Asian | $35,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,656 |
Average marriage counselor minister age
See how the average age of marriage counselor ministers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marriage counselor minister age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Marriage counselor minister age breakdown
The average age of marriage counselor ministers is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the marriage counselor minister population.
Marriage counselor minister age breakdown
| Marriage Counselor Minister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Marriage counselor minister educational attainment
The most common degree for marriage counselor ministers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of marriage counselor ministers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Marriage counselor ministers by degree level
| Marriage counselor minister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Marriage counselor minister wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marriage counselor ministers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $42,979 annually. With a Master's degree, marriage counselor ministers earn a median annual income of $42,099 compared to $38,224 for marriage counselor ministers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,099 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,224 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,979 |
Marriage counselor minister turnover and employment statistics
Marriage counselor minister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marriage counselor ministers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marriage counselor minister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marriage counselor minister unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average marriage counselor minister tenure
The average marriage counselor minister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 marriage counselor ministers resumes in Zippia's database.
Marriage counselor minister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Marriage counselor minister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marriage counselor ministers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counselor | 8.30% | 42,035 |
| Parish Worker | 10.45% | 19,329 |
| Service Assistant | 13.09% | 69,115 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Marriage Counselor Minister | 15.69% | - |
| Choir Director | 16.29% | 4,799 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Similar marriage counselor minister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counselor | 8.30% | 42,035 |
| Parish Worker | 10.45% | 19,329 |
| Service Assistant | 13.09% | 69,115 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Choir Director | 16.29% | 4,799 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Foreign languages spoken by marriage counselor ministers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Marriage counselor minister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |