Spiritual advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Spiritual advisor demographics by:
Spiritual advisor gender statistics
50.9% of spiritual advisors are women and 49.1% of spiritual advisors are men.
- Female, 50.9%
- Male, 49.1%
Spiritual advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% |
| Male | 49.1% |
Spiritual advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,576
Female income
$37,642
Spiritual advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spiritual advisor positions over time. Currently, 50.9% of spiritual advisors are female.
Spiritual advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2011 | 58.27% | 41.73% |
| 2012 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2013 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2014 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2015 | 56.72% | 43.28% |
| 2016 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2017 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2018 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2019 | 51.48% | 48.52% |
| 2020 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| 2021 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
Spiritual advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared spiritual advisors 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% |
| Spiritual Advisor | 49% | 51% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Spiritual advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spiritual advisors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all spiritual advisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of spiritual advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of spiritual advisors 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%
Spiritual advisor race
| Spiritual advisor 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% |
Spiritual advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how spiritual advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spiritual advisor 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% |
Spiritual advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino spiritual advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american spiritual advisors have the lowest average salary at $37,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,028 |
| White | $38,109 |
| Black or African American | $37,601 |
| Asian | $39,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,037 |
Average spiritual advisor age
See how the average age of spiritual advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Spiritual advisor 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 |
Spiritual advisor age breakdown
The average age of spiritual advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the spiritual advisor population.
Spiritual advisor age breakdown
| Spiritual Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Spiritual advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for spiritual advisors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of spiritual advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Spiritual advisors by degree level
| Spiritual advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Spiritual advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, spiritual advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $51,383 annually. With a Master's degree, spiritual advisors earn a median annual income of $50,115 compared to $40,930 for spiritual advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,930 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,383 |
Spiritual advisor employment statistics
Most spiritual advisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where spiritual advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spiritual advisors work.
Spiritual advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Spiritual advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the spiritual advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most spiritual advisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Spiritual advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 14% |
Spiritual advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for spiritual advisors are health care, education and non profits.
Spiritual advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Education | 24% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Spiritual advisor turnover and employment statistics
Spiritual advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spiritual advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spiritual advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spiritual advisor 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 spiritual advisor tenure
The average spiritual advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 spiritual advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Spiritual advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Spiritual advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spiritual advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Spiritual Advisor | 10.75% | - |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Community Living Specialist | 11.48% | 48,933 |
| Group Counselor | 15.06% | 84,413 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Similar spiritual advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Community Living Specialist | 11.48% | 48,933 |
| Group Counselor | 15.06% | 84,413 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by spiritual advisors
The most common foreign language among spiritual advisors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 16.7% and Albanian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Albanian, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Spiritual advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Albanian | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |