Prison classification counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Prison classification counselor gender statistics
57.4% of prison classification counselors are women and 42.6% of prison classification counselors are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Prison classification counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Prison classification counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,777
Female income
$49,661
Prison classification counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prison classification counselor positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of prison classification counselors are female.
Prison classification counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2011 | 50.24% | 49.76% |
| 2012 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| 2013 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2014 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
| 2015 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2016 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2017 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2018 | 40.66% | 59.34% |
| 2019 | 42.30% | 57.70% |
| 2020 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2021 | 42.55% | 57.45% |
Prison classification counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared prison classification 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% |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 43% | 57% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Prison classification counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prison classification counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all prison classification counselors. Comparatively, 12.2% of prison classification counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of prison classification counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Prison classification counselor race
| Prison classification counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Prison classification counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how prison classification counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prison classification 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 | 71.08% | 13.15% | 3.04% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 11.18% | 3.27% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 68.39% | 11.26% | 2.94% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 67.00% | 11.28% | 3.23% | 12.21% |
Prison classification counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prison classification counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prison classification counselors have the lowest average salary at $50,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,222 |
| White | $51,320 |
| Black or African American | $50,601 |
| Asian | $53,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,589 |
Average prison classification counselor age
See how the average age of prison classification counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prison classification counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 35 |
Prison classification counselor age breakdown
The average age of prison classification counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the prison classification counselor population.
Prison classification counselor age breakdown
| Prison Classification Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Prison classification counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for prison classification counselors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of prison classification counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 18%
Prison classification counselors by degree level
| Prison classification counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 18% |
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Prison classification counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,677 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,959 |
Prison classification counselor turnover and employment statistics
Prison classification counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prison classification counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prison classification counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prison classification 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 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 1.40% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average prison classification counselor tenure
The average prison classification counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 prison classification counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Prison classification counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Prison classification counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prison classification 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Vocational Director | 10.75% | 5,586 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Youth Care Specialist | 11.48% | 133,042 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | - |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Similar prison classification counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Vocational Director | 10.75% | 5,586 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Youth Care Specialist | 11.48% | 133,042 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |