Mental health practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Mental health practitioner demographics by:
Mental health practitioner gender statistics
75.9% of mental health practitioners are women and 24.1% of mental health practitioners are men.
- Female, 75.9%
- Male, 24.1%
Mental health practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.9% |
| Male | 24.1% |
Mental health practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,800
Female income
$49,890
Mental health practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared mental health practitioners 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 Practitioner | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Mental health practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mental health practitioners is White, which makes up 74.2% of all mental health practitioners. Comparatively, 7.9% of mental health practitioners are Black or African American and 7.9% of mental health practitioners 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 practitioner race
| Mental health practitioner 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 practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american mental health practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White mental health practitioners have the lowest average salary at $45,453.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,785 |
| White | $45,453 |
| Black or African American | $51,218 |
| Asian | $49,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,323 |
Average mental health practitioner age
See how the average age of mental health practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mental health practitioner 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 practitioner age breakdown
The average age of mental health practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the mental health practitioner population.
Mental health practitioner age breakdown
| Mental Health Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Mental health practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for mental health practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 58% of mental health practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Mental health practitioners by degree level
| Mental health practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Mental health practitioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,512 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,382 |
Mental health practitioner employment statistics
Most mental health practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where mental health practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mental health practitioners work.
Mental health practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Mental health practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the mental health practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mental health practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mental health practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 17% |
Mental health practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for mental health practitioners are health care, education and government.
Mental health practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Education | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Mental health practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Average mental health practitioner tenure
The average mental health practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,200 mental health practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Mental health practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Mental health practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mental health practitioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Program Advisor | 10.75% | 109,307 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Medicaid Service Coordinator | 11.48% | 43,932 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | - |
Similar mental health practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Program Advisor | 10.75% | 109,307 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Medicaid Service Coordinator | 11.48% | 43,932 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by mental health practitioners
The most common foreign language among mental health practitioners is Spanish at 53.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Somali at 7.6% and French is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 53.0%
- Somali, 7.6%
- French, 6.1%
- Hmong, 6.1%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Other, 22.7%
Mental health practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.0% |
| Somali | 7.6% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Hmong | 6.1% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.7% |
