Personal development mentor demographics and statistics in the US
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Personal development mentor demographics by:
Personal development mentor gender statistics
64.1% of personal development mentors are women and 35.9% of personal development mentors are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Personal development mentor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Personal development mentor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,820
Female income
$39,792
Personal development mentor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personal development mentor positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of personal development mentors are female.
Personal development mentor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.59% | 61.41% |
| 2011 | 33.62% | 66.38% |
| 2012 | 36.08% | 63.92% |
| 2013 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2014 | 33.82% | 66.18% |
| 2015 | 32.28% | 67.72% |
| 2016 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
| 2017 | 36.82% | 63.18% |
| 2018 | 34.22% | 65.78% |
| 2019 | 36.02% | 63.98% |
| 2020 | 35.65% | 64.35% |
| 2021 | 35.94% | 64.06% |
Personal development mentor related jobs gender ratio
We compared personal development mentors 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 Development Mentor | 36% | 64% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Personal development mentor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personal development mentors is White, which makes up 55.4% of all personal development mentors. Comparatively, 17.7% of personal development mentors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of personal development mentors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Personal development mentor race
| Personal development mentor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Personal development mentor race and ethnicity over time
See how personal development mentor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personal development mentor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.04% | 16.70% | 5.87% | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 61.58% | 15.97% | 5.66% | 13.04% |
| 2012 | 59.64% | 14.17% | 5.34% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 57.95% | 15.52% | 6.16% | 14.53% |
| 2014 | 61.32% | 12.63% | 6.51% | 15.09% |
| 2015 | 60.00% | 14.66% | 5.48% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 59.71% | 14.43% | 6.19% | 14.89% |
| 2017 | 57.99% | 14.27% | 5.74% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 58.22% | 12.39% | 6.54% | 17.84% |
| 2019 | 58.25% | 13.51% | 6.29% | 17.18% |
| 2020 | 55.23% | 12.99% | 6.02% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 55.36% | 12.60% | 6.93% | 17.75% |
Personal development mentor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,739 |
| White | $42,387 |
| Black or African American | $40,987 |
| Asian | $48,314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,009 |
Average personal development mentor age
See how the average age of personal development mentors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personal development mentor 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 |
Personal development mentor age breakdown
The average age of personal development mentors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the personal development mentor population.
Personal development mentor age breakdown
| Personal Development Mentor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Personal development mentor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Personal development mentors by degree level
| Personal development mentor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Personal development mentor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,255 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,544 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,604 |
Personal development mentor employment statistics
Most personal development mentors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where personal development mentors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personal development mentors work.
Personal development mentor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Personal development mentor jobs by company type
Employees with the personal development mentor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personal development mentors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Personal development mentor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 13% |
Personal development mentor jobs by industry
The most common industries for personal development mentors are education, health care and professional.
Personal development mentor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Personal development mentor turnover and employment statistics
Personal development mentor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personal development mentors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personal development mentor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personal development mentor 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 personal development mentor tenure
The average personal development mentor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 527 personal development mentors resumes in Zippia's database.
Personal development mentor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Personal development mentor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personal development mentors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Prevocational/Rehabilitation Counselor | 10.75% | 29,214 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Personal Development Mentor | 11.48% | - |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Similar personal development mentor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Prevocational/Rehabilitation Counselor | 10.75% | 29,214 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by personal development mentors
The most common foreign language among personal development mentors is Spanish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.3% and French is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 44.8%
- Chinese, 10.3%
- French, 10.3%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Thai, 6.9%
- Other, 20.8%
Personal development mentor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| Chinese | 10.3% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Thai | 6.9% |
| Other | 20.8% |
