Teen counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Teen counselor demographics by:
Teen counselor gender statistics
57.6% of teen counselors are women and 42.4% of teen counselors are men.
- Female, 57.6%
- Male, 42.4%
Teen counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% |
| Male | 42.4% |
Teen counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,768
Female income
$28,048
Teen counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in teen counselor positions over time. Currently, 57.6% of teen counselors are female.
Teen counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2011 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2012 | 51.33% | 48.67% |
| 2013 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 2014 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2015 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2016 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2017 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2018 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2019 | 44.73% | 55.27% |
| 2020 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2021 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
Teen counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared teen 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% |
| Teen Counselor | 42% | 58% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Teen counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among teen counselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all teen counselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of teen counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of teen 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%
Teen counselor race
| Teen 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% |
Teen counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how teen counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Teen 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% |
Teen counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino teen counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american teen counselors have the lowest average salary at $28,017.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,345 |
| White | $28,408 |
| Black or African American | $28,017 |
| Asian | $29,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,895 |
Average teen counselor age
See how the average age of teen counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Teen 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 |
Teen counselor age breakdown
The average age of teen counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the teen counselor population.
Teen counselor age breakdown
| Teen Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Teen counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for teen counselors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of teen counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Teen counselors by degree level
| Teen counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Teen counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, teen counselors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $38,693 annually. With a Master's degree, teen counselors earn a median annual income of $37,706 compared to $30,585 for teen counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,706 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,585 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,693 |
Teen counselor employment statistics
Most teen counselors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where teen counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where teen counselors work.
Teen counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Teen counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the teen counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most teen counselors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Teen counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 22% |
Teen counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for teen counselors are non profits, education and health care.
Teen counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 29% |
| Education | 15% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Teen counselor turnover and employment statistics
Teen counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for teen counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Teen counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Teen 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 teen counselor tenure
The average teen counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 896 teen counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Teen counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Teen counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of teen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Teen Counselor | 10.75% | - |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Lactation Specialist | 11.48% | 6,198 |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Similar teen counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Lactation Specialist | 11.48% | 6,198 |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by teen counselors
The most common foreign language among teen counselors is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Russian, 4.2%
- Other, 14.6%
Teen counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Russian | 4.2% |
| Other | 14.6% |
