Nutrition counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Nutrition counselor demographics by:
Nutrition counselor gender statistics
85.8% of nutrition counselors are women and 14.2% of nutrition counselors are men.
- Female, 85.8%
- Male, 14.2%
Nutrition counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.8% |
| Male | 14.2% |
Nutrition counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,723
Female income
$43,538
Nutrition counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition counselor positions over time. Currently, 85.8% of nutrition counselors are female.
Nutrition counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.77% | 85.23% |
| 2011 | 17.27% | 82.73% |
| 2012 | 18.86% | 81.14% |
| 2013 | 17.67% | 82.33% |
| 2014 | 22.48% | 77.52% |
| 2015 | 16.60% | 83.40% |
| 2016 | 20.52% | 79.48% |
| 2017 | 17.46% | 82.54% |
| 2018 | 15.70% | 84.30% |
| 2019 | 15.82% | 84.18% |
| 2020 | 16.70% | 83.30% |
| 2021 | 14.23% | 85.77% |
Nutrition counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Nutrition Counselor | 14% | 86% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nutrition counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition counselors is White, which makes up 66.5% of all nutrition counselors. Comparatively, 11.7% of nutrition counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of nutrition counselors are Asian.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Nutrition counselor race
| Nutrition counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Nutrition counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.19% | 9.01% | 8.77% | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 65.54% | 13.35% | 7.73% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 11.57% | 7.20% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 67.92% | 12.13% | 7.48% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 11.25% | 7.87% | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 66.47% | 11.91% | 8.22% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 65.17% | 10.45% | 8.02% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 70.18% | 7.58% | 7.33% | 12.09% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 9.20% | 6.82% | 11.57% |
| 2019 | 68.30% | 7.68% | 7.42% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 68.95% | 7.32% | 9.23% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 66.45% | 8.56% | 8.76% | 11.67% |
Nutrition counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino nutrition counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutrition counselors have the lowest average salary at $39,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,619 |
| White | $43,405 |
| Black or African American | $39,437 |
| Asian | $44,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,050 |
Average nutrition counselor age
See how the average age of nutrition counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nutrition counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Nutrition counselor age breakdown
The average age of nutrition counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the nutrition counselor population.
Nutrition counselor age breakdown
| Nutrition Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Nutrition counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition counselors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of nutrition counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Nutrition counselors by degree level
| Nutrition counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Nutrition counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,558 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,209 |
Nutrition counselor employment statistics
Most nutrition counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nutrition counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition counselors work.
Nutrition counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Nutrition counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the nutrition counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutrition counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nutrition counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 8% |
Nutrition counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for nutrition counselors are health care, education and government.
Nutrition counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Education | 18% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Nutrition counselor turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average nutrition counselor tenure
The average nutrition counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,096 nutrition counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Nutrition counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Counselor | 8.27% | - |
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar nutrition counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Partner In Private Medical Practice | 9.88% | 78,117 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Family Practitioner | 13.05% | 50,599 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutrition counselors
The most common foreign language among nutrition counselors is Spanish at 57.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 4.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 57.8%
- Italian, 4.7%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Mandarin, 4.7%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 25.0%
Nutrition counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.8% |
| Italian | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Mandarin | 4.7% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 25.0% |
