Youth advisor demographics and statistics in the US
Youth advisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates youth advisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our youth advisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about youth advisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 61,967 youth advisors currently employed in the United States.
- 55.3% of all youth advisors are women, while 44.7% are men.
- The average youth advisor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of youth advisors is White (63.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 10% of all youth advisors are LGBT.
- Youth advisors are 45% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Youth advisor demographics by:
Youth advisor gender statistics
55.3% of youth advisors are women and 44.7% of youth advisors are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Youth advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Youth advisor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,498
Female income
$34,702
Youth advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in youth advisor positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of youth advisors are female.
Youth advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.19% | 47.81% |
| 2011 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| 2012 | 50.83% | 49.17% |
| 2013 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2014 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2015 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2016 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2017 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2018 | 49.48% | 50.52% |
| 2019 | 48.95% | 51.05% |
| 2020 | 45.66% | 54.34% |
| 2021 | 44.75% | 55.25% |
Youth advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared youth 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% |
| Youth Advisor | 45% | 55% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Youth advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among youth advisors is White, which makes up 63.1% of all youth advisors. Comparatively, 15.1% of youth advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of youth advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Youth advisor race
| Youth advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Youth advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how youth advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Youth advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Youth advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino youth advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american youth advisors have the lowest average salary at $33,047.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,621 |
| White | $33,514 |
| Black or African American | $33,047 |
| Asian | $35,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,724 |
Average youth advisor age
See how the average age of youth advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Youth advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Youth advisor age breakdown
The average age of youth advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the youth advisor population.
Youth advisor age breakdown
| Youth Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Youth advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for youth advisors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of youth advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Youth advisors by degree level
| Youth advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Youth advisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,251 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,420 |
Youth advisor employment statistics
Most youth advisors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where youth advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where youth advisors work.
Youth advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Youth advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the youth advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most youth advisors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Youth advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 27% |
Youth advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for youth advisors are non profits, government and education.
Youth advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 34% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 14% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Youth advisor turnover and employment statistics
Youth advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for youth advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Youth advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Youth advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average youth advisor tenure
The average youth advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,008 youth advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Youth advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Youth advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of youth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Youth Advisor | 10.37% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Liaison | 11.48% | 34,074 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Mental Health Associate | 15.06% | 122,947 |
Similar youth advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Liaison | 11.48% | 34,074 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Mental Health Associate | 15.06% | 122,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by youth advisors
The most common foreign language among youth advisors is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Hebrew, 5.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Other, 22.9%
Youth advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Hebrew | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Other | 22.9% |
