Service counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Service counselor demographics by:
Service counselor gender statistics
66.7% of service counselors are women and 33.3% of service counselors are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Service counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Service counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,840
Female income
$36,853
Service counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service counselor positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of service counselors are female.
Service counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2011 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2012 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2013 | 36.19% | 63.81% |
| 2014 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2015 | 29.75% | 70.25% |
| 2016 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2017 | 34.11% | 65.89% |
| 2018 | 31.60% | 68.40% |
| 2019 | 33.34% | 66.66% |
| 2020 | 32.98% | 67.02% |
| 2021 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
Service counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared service 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% |
| Service Counselor | 33% | 67% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Service counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service counselors is White, which makes up 54.7% of all service counselors. Comparatively, 19.7% of service counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of service counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Service counselor race
| Service counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Service counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how service counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.37% | 16.32% | 6.03% | 15.72% |
| 2011 | 60.90% | 15.59% | 5.82% | 15.02% |
| 2012 | 58.97% | 13.79% | 5.49% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 57.27% | 15.15% | 6.32% | 16.52% |
| 2014 | 60.65% | 12.25% | 6.67% | 17.07% |
| 2015 | 59.33% | 14.28% | 5.63% | 16.53% |
| 2016 | 59.04% | 14.05% | 6.34% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 57.32% | 13.90% | 5.89% | 18.47% |
| 2018 | 57.55% | 12.01% | 6.70% | 19.82% |
| 2019 | 57.58% | 13.13% | 6.45% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 54.55% | 12.61% | 6.18% | 20.23% |
| 2021 | 54.69% | 12.22% | 7.08% | 19.73% |
Service counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian service counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american service counselors have the lowest average salary at $37,452.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,801 |
| White | $38,143 |
| Black or African American | $37,452 |
| Asian | $40,960 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,931 |
Average service counselor age
See how the average age of service counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service counselor 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 |
Service counselor age breakdown
The average age of service counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the service counselor population.
Service counselor age breakdown
| Service Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Service counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for service counselors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of service counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Service counselors by degree level
| Service counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Service counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,630 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, service counselors earn a median annual income of $39,188 compared to $34,154 for service counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,630 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,885 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,188 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,154 |
Service counselor employment statistics
Most service counselors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where service counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service counselors work.
Service counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Service counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the service counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Service counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 23% |
Service counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for service counselors are health care, government and finance.
Service counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Government | 17% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Service counselor turnover and employment statistics
Service counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service counselor 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 service counselor tenure
The average service counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,910 service counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Service counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Service counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service 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 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Vocational Placement Specialist | 10.75% | 2,044 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Service Counselor | 11.48% | - |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Similar service counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Vocational Placement Specialist | 10.75% | 2,044 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by service counselors
The most common foreign language among service counselors is Spanish at 75.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.2%.
- Spanish, 75.7%
- French, 6.6%
- Chinese, 2.2%
- German, 2.2%
- Tagalog, 2.2%
- Other, 11.1%
Service counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.7% |
| French | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| German | 2.2% |
| Tagalog | 2.2% |
| Other | 11.1% |
