Vocational adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational adviser demographics by:
Vocational adviser gender statistics
64.9% of vocational advisers are women and 35.1% of vocational advisers are men.
- Female, 64.9%
- Male, 35.1%
Vocational adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.9% |
| Male | 35.1% |
Vocational adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,515
Female income
$39,202
Vocational adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational adviser positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of vocational advisers are female.
Vocational adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
| 2011 | 43.97% | 56.03% |
| 2012 | 43.73% | 56.27% |
| 2013 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2014 | 42.33% | 57.67% |
| 2015 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2016 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2017 | 40.26% | 59.74% |
| 2018 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2019 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2020 | 33.17% | 66.83% |
| 2021 | 35.14% | 64.86% |
Vocational adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational advisers 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% |
| Vocational Adviser | 35% | 65% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Vocational adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational advisers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all vocational advisers. Comparatively, 14.2% of vocational advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of vocational advisers 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%
Vocational adviser race
| Vocational adviser 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% |
Vocational adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational adviser 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% |
Vocational adviser wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,332 |
| White | $39,359 |
| Black or African American | $39,188 |
| Asian | $39,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,996 |
Average vocational adviser age
See how the average age of vocational advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Vocational adviser 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 |
Vocational adviser age breakdown
The average age of vocational advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the vocational adviser population.
Vocational adviser age breakdown
| Vocational Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Vocational adviser educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 6%
Vocational advisers by degree level
| Vocational adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
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Vocational adviser wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,024 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,284 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,374 |
Vocational adviser employment statistics
Vocational adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational advisers prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Vocational adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 29% |
Vocational adviser turnover and employment statistics
Vocational adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational adviser 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 vocational adviser tenure
The average vocational adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 vocational advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Vocational adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational advisers 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 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Vocational Adviser | 10.75% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Assistant Residence Manager | 11.48% | 14,136 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Similar vocational adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Assistant Residence Manager | 11.48% | 14,136 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational advisers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Vocational adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |