Mental health consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Mental health consultant demographics by:
Mental health consultant gender statistics
70.7% of mental health consultants are women and 29.3% of mental health consultants are men.
- Female, 70.7%
- Male, 29.3%
Mental health consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.7% |
| Male | 29.3% |
Mental health consultant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,902
Female income
$50,155
Mental health consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared mental health consultants 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% |
| Mental Health Consultant | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Mental health consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mental health consultants is White, which makes up 74.2% of all mental health consultants. Comparatively, 7.9% of mental health consultants are Black or African American and 7.9% of mental health consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.2%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Mental health consultant race
| Mental health consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Mental health consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american mental health consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White mental health consultants have the lowest average salary at $45,081.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,739 |
| White | $45,081 |
| Black or African American | $51,687 |
| Asian | $49,633 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,655 |
Average mental health consultant age
See how the average age of mental health consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mental health consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Mental health consultant age breakdown
The average age of mental health consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the mental health consultant population.
Mental health consultant age breakdown
| Mental Health Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Mental health consultant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mental health consultants by degree level
| Mental health consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mental health consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,679 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,000 |
Mental health consultant employment statistics
Most mental health consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where mental health consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mental health consultants work.
Mental health consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Mental health consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the mental health consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mental health consultants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mental health consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 9% |
Mental health consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for mental health consultants are health care, professional and non profits.
Mental health consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mental health consultant turnover and employment statistics
Average mental health consultant tenure
The average mental health consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,282 mental health consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Mental health consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Mental health consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mental health consultants 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 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Education Consultant | 10.75% | 15,462 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Outreach Assistant | 11.48% | 19,311 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | - |
Similar mental health consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Education Consultant | 10.75% | 15,462 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Outreach Assistant | 11.48% | 19,311 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by mental health consultants
The most common foreign language among mental health consultants is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and German is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- French, 11.0%
- German, 3.3%
- Russian, 2.4%
- Arabic, 2.4%
- Other, 19.0%
Mental health consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| French | 11.0% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Russian | 2.4% |
| Arabic | 2.4% |
| Other | 19.0% |
