Veterans rehabilitation counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Veterans rehabilitation counselor demographics by:
Veterans rehabilitation counselor gender statistics
41.8% of veterans rehabilitation counselors are women and 58.2% of veterans rehabilitation counselors are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Veterans rehabilitation counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,061
Female income
$43,629
Veterans rehabilitation counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in veterans rehabilitation counselor positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of veterans rehabilitation counselors are female.
Veterans rehabilitation counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2011 | 53.71% | 46.29% |
| 2012 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2013 | 53.20% | 46.80% |
| 2014 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2015 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2016 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2017 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2018 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2019 | 59.69% | 40.31% |
| 2020 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2021 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared veterans rehabilitation 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% |
| Veterans Rehabilitation Counselor | 58% | 42% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Veterans rehabilitation counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among veterans rehabilitation counselors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all veterans rehabilitation counselors. Comparatively, 13.7% of veterans rehabilitation counselors are Black or African American and 10.8% of veterans rehabilitation counselors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Veterans rehabilitation counselor race
| Veterans rehabilitation counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how veterans rehabilitation counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Veterans rehabilitation 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 | 71.97% | 11.78% | 3.50% | 8.60% |
| 2019 | 68.91% | 16.13% | 4.99% | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 64.75% | 11.49% | 3.83% | 14.18% |
| 2021 | 66.39% | 13.69% | 2.90% | 10.79% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, white veterans rehabilitation counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown veterans rehabilitation counselors have the lowest average salary at $43,005.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,005 |
| White | $44,984 |
| Black or African American | $44,364 |
| Asian | $44,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,855 |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor age breakdown
The average age of veterans rehabilitation counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the veterans rehabilitation counselor population.
Veterans rehabilitation counselor age breakdown
| Veterans Rehabilitation Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for veterans rehabilitation counselors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of veterans rehabilitation counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Veterans rehabilitation counselors by degree level
| Veterans rehabilitation counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Veterans rehabilitation counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, veterans rehabilitation counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,143 annually. With a Associate degree, veterans rehabilitation counselors earn a median annual income of $44,282 compared to $42,124 for veterans rehabilitation counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,143 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,124 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,282 |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor employment statistics
Company size where veterans rehabilitation counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where veterans rehabilitation counselors work.
Veterans rehabilitation counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the veterans rehabilitation counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most veterans rehabilitation counselors prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Veterans rehabilitation counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 27% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor turnover and employment statistics
Veterans rehabilitation counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for veterans rehabilitation counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Veterans rehabilitation counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Veterans rehabilitation 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 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average veterans rehabilitation counselor tenure
The average veterans rehabilitation counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 veterans rehabilitation counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Veterans rehabilitation counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Veterans rehabilitation counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of veterans rehabilitation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Group Social Worker | 11.48% | 52,383 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
| Veterans Rehabilitation Counselor | 20.82% | - |
Similar veterans rehabilitation counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Group Social Worker | 11.48% | 52,383 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by veterans rehabilitation counselors
The most common foreign language among veterans rehabilitation counselors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cheyenne at 16.7% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Cheyenne, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
Veterans rehabilitation counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Cheyenne | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |