Telecounselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Telecounselor demographics by:
Telecounselor gender statistics
72.8% of telecounselors are women and 27.2% of telecounselors are men.
- Female, 72.8%
- Male, 27.2%
Telecounselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.8% |
| Male | 27.2% |
Telecounselor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,351
Female income
$29,685
Telecounselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telecounselor positions over time. Currently, 72.8% of telecounselors are female.
Telecounselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2011 | 35.16% | 64.84% |
| 2012 | 34.93% | 65.07% |
| 2013 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2014 | 33.64% | 66.36% |
| 2015 | 33.72% | 66.28% |
| 2016 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2017 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
| 2018 | 27.82% | 72.18% |
| 2019 | 29.18% | 70.82% |
| 2020 | 25.54% | 74.46% |
| 2021 | 27.23% | 72.77% |
Telecounselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared telecounselors 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% |
| Telecounselor | 27% | 73% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Telecounselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telecounselors is White, which makes up 67.0% of all telecounselors. Comparatively, 14.2% of telecounselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of telecounselors 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%
Telecounselor race
| Telecounselor 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% |
Telecounselor race and ethnicity over time
See how telecounselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telecounselor 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% |
Telecounselor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,960 |
| White | $30,019 |
| Black or African American | $29,656 |
| Asian | $30,765 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,390 |
Average telecounselor age
See how the average age of telecounselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telecounselor 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 |
Telecounselor age breakdown
The average age of telecounselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the telecounselor population.
Telecounselor age breakdown
| Telecounselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Telecounselor educational attainment
The most common degree for telecounselors is bachelor's degree, with 77% of telecounselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Telecounselors by degree level
| Telecounselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Telecounselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,468 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,024 |
| Doctorate Degree | $39,348 |
Telecounselor employment statistics
Most telecounselors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where telecounselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telecounselors work.
Telecounselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Telecounselor jobs by company type
Employees with the telecounselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telecounselors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Telecounselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 0% |
Telecounselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for telecounselors are education, health care and professional.
Telecounselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Telecounselor turnover and employment statistics
Telecounselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telecounselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telecounselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telecounselor 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 telecounselor tenure
The average telecounselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,020 telecounselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Telecounselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Telecounselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telecounselors 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 |
| Truant Officer | 9.50% | 55,684 |
| Telecounselor | 10.75% | - |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Community Living Specialist | 11.48% | 48,933 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar telecounselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Truant Officer | 9.50% | 55,684 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Community Living Specialist | 11.48% | 48,933 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by telecounselors
The most common foreign language among telecounselors is Spanish at 59.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 59.4%
- French, 10.1%
- Italian, 5.8%
- German, 4.3%
- Swahili, 2.9%
- Other, 17.5%
Telecounselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.4% |
| French | 10.1% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Swahili | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.5% |
