Peer leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Peer leader gender statistics
58.7% of peer leaders are women and 41.3% of peer leaders are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
Peer leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
Peer leader gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,108
Female income
$38,790
Peer leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in peer leader positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of peer leaders are female.
Peer leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.10% | 55.90% |
| 2011 | 38.88% | 61.12% |
| 2012 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2013 | 44.49% | 55.51% |
| 2014 | 39.09% | 60.91% |
| 2015 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2016 | 41.98% | 58.02% |
| 2017 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2018 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2019 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2020 | 41.02% | 58.98% |
| 2021 | 41.33% | 58.67% |
Peer leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared peer leaders 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% |
| Peer Leader | 41% | 59% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Peer leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among peer leaders is White, which makes up 52.4% of all peer leaders. Comparatively, 20.5% of peer leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of peer leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 52.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Peer leader race
| Peer leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Peer leader race and ethnicity over time
See how peer leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Peer leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.08% | 16.46% | 6.33% | 16.48% |
| 2011 | 58.62% | 15.73% | 6.12% | 15.79% |
| 2012 | 56.68% | 13.93% | 5.80% | 17.36% |
| 2013 | 54.99% | 15.28% | 6.62% | 17.28% |
| 2014 | 58.37% | 12.39% | 6.97% | 17.83% |
| 2015 | 57.05% | 14.42% | 5.93% | 17.29% |
| 2016 | 56.75% | 14.19% | 6.65% | 17.64% |
| 2017 | 55.03% | 14.03% | 6.20% | 19.23% |
| 2018 | 55.27% | 12.15% | 7.00% | 20.59% |
| 2019 | 55.29% | 13.27% | 6.75% | 19.93% |
| 2020 | 52.27% | 12.75% | 6.48% | 21.00% |
| 2021 | 52.41% | 12.36% | 7.39% | 20.49% |
Peer leader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian peer leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american peer leaders have the lowest average salary at $40,350.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,999 |
| White | $42,196 |
| Black or African American | $40,350 |
| Asian | $50,235 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,361 |
Average peer leader age
See how the average age of peer leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Peer leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Peer leader age breakdown
The average age of peer leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the peer leader population.
Peer leader age breakdown
| Peer Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Peer leader educational attainment
The most common degree for peer leaders is bachelor's degree, with 71% of peer leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Peer leaders by degree level
| Peer leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Peer leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, peer leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,627 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, peer leaders earn a median annual income of $45,081 compared to $32,203 for peer leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,627 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,584 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,081 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,203 |
Peer leader employment statistics
Most peer leaders work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where peer leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where peer leaders work.
Peer leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Peer leader jobs by company type
Employees with the peer leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most peer leaders prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Peer leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 5% |
Peer leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for peer leaders are education, non profits and health care.
Peer leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Peer leader turnover and employment statistics
Peer leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for peer leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Peer leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Peer leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average peer leader tenure
The average peer leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,315 peer leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Peer leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Peer leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of peer leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Elementary School Counselor | 10.75% | 92,184 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Peer Leader | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Similar peer leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Elementary School Counselor | 10.75% | 92,184 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by peer leaders
The most common foreign language among peer leaders is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- French, 11.4%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Mandarin, 3.9%
- Arabic, 3.3%
- Other, 17.9%
Peer leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Mandarin | 3.9% |
| Arabic | 3.3% |
| Other | 17.9% |
