Personal counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Personal counselor demographics by:
Personal counselor gender statistics
79.7% of personal counselors are women and 20.3% of personal counselors are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Personal counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Personal counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,763
Female income
$41,225
Personal counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personal counselor positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of personal counselors are female.
Personal counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.45% | 71.55% |
| 2011 | 26.97% | 73.03% |
| 2012 | 26.78% | 73.22% |
| 2013 | 26.57% | 73.43% |
| 2014 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2015 | 25.74% | 74.26% |
| 2016 | 24.73% | 75.27% |
| 2017 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2018 | 20.79% | 79.21% |
| 2019 | 21.92% | 78.08% |
| 2020 | 18.94% | 81.06% |
| 2021 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
Personal counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared personal counselors 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% |
| Personal Counselor | 20% | 80% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Personal counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personal counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all personal counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of personal counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of personal counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Personal counselor race
| Personal counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Personal counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how personal counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personal counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Personal counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino personal counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american personal counselors have the lowest average salary at $41,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,448 |
| White | $41,495 |
| Black or African American | $41,202 |
| Asian | $42,094 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,592 |
Average personal counselor age
See how the average age of personal counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personal counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Personal counselor age breakdown
The average age of personal counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the personal counselor population.
Personal counselor age breakdown
| Personal Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Personal counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for personal counselors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of personal counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Personal counselors by degree level
| Personal counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Personal counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personal counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,597 annually. With a Master's degree, personal counselors earn a median annual income of $47,960 compared to $43,092 for personal counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,960 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,092 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,597 |
Personal counselor employment statistics
Most personal counselors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where personal counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personal counselors work.
Personal counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Personal counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the personal counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personal counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Personal counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 9% |
Personal counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for personal counselors are education, health care and professional.
Personal counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Education | 24% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Personal counselor turnover and employment statistics
Personal counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personal counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personal counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personal counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average personal counselor tenure
The average personal counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 744 personal counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Personal counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Personal counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Personal Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Adult Family Home Program Manager | 11.48% | 115,077 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Case Therapist | 15.06% | 50,610 |
Similar personal counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Adult Family Home Program Manager | 11.48% | 115,077 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Case Therapist | 15.06% | 50,610 |
Foreign languages spoken by personal counselors
The most common foreign language among personal counselors is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.1% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- French, 5.1%
- Korean, 5.1%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Bulgarian, 2.6%
- Other, 7.7%
Personal counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| French | 5.1% |
| Korean | 5.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Bulgarian | 2.6% |
| Other | 7.7% |
