Relocation counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Relocation counselor demographics by:
Relocation counselor gender statistics
79.5% of relocation counselors are women and 20.5% of relocation counselors are men.
- Female, 79.5%
- Male, 20.5%
Relocation counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.5% |
| Male | 20.5% |
Relocation counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,363
Female income
$43,479
Relocation counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relocation counselor positions over time. Currently, 79.5% of relocation counselors are female.
Relocation counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.71% | 71.29% |
| 2011 | 27.23% | 72.77% |
| 2012 | 27.03% | 72.97% |
| 2013 | 26.82% | 73.18% |
| 2014 | 25.92% | 74.08% |
| 2015 | 25.99% | 74.01% |
| 2016 | 24.97% | 75.03% |
| 2017 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2018 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2019 | 22.14% | 77.86% |
| 2020 | 19.14% | 80.86% |
| 2021 | 20.52% | 79.48% |
Relocation counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared relocation 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% |
| Relocation Counselor | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Relocation counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relocation counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all relocation counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of relocation counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of relocation 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%
Relocation counselor race
| Relocation 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% |
Relocation counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how relocation counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relocation 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% |
Relocation counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino relocation counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american relocation counselors have the lowest average salary at $43,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,844 |
| White | $43,922 |
| Black or African American | $43,441 |
| Asian | $44,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,736 |
Average relocation counselor age
See how the average age of relocation counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Relocation 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 |
Relocation counselor age breakdown
The average age of relocation counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the relocation counselor population.
Relocation counselor age breakdown
| Relocation Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Relocation counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Relocation counselors by degree level
| Relocation counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Relocation counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, relocation counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,123 annually. With a Master's degree, relocation counselors earn a median annual income of $54,985 compared to $46,571 for relocation counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,571 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,123 |
Relocation counselor employment statistics
Most relocation counselors work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where relocation counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relocation counselors work.
Relocation counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Relocation counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the relocation counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most relocation counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Relocation counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Relocation counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for relocation counselors are real estate, professional and finance.
Relocation counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Relocation counselor turnover and employment statistics
Relocation counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relocation counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relocation counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relocation 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 relocation counselor tenure
The average relocation counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 343 relocation counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Relocation counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Relocation counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relocation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Relocation Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Welfare Specialist | 11.48% | 26,384 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist | 15.06% | 84,954 |
Similar relocation counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Welfare Specialist | 11.48% | 26,384 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist | 15.06% | 84,954 |
Foreign languages spoken by relocation counselors
The most common foreign language among relocation counselors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Swedish, 6.7%
Relocation counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Swedish | 6.7% |