Activities aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Activities aide gender statistics
82.8% of activities aides are women and 17.2% of activities aides are men.
- Female, 82.8%
- Male, 17.2%
Activities aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.8% |
| Male | 17.2% |
Activities aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,804
Female income
$28,164
Activities aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in activities aide positions over time. Currently, 82.8% of activities aides are female.
Activities aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.47% | 80.53% |
| 2011 | 19.46% | 80.54% |
| 2012 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2013 | 21.84% | 78.16% |
| 2014 | 20.79% | 79.21% |
| 2015 | 22.53% | 77.47% |
| 2016 | 21.78% | 78.22% |
| 2017 | 22.73% | 77.27% |
| 2018 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2019 | 17.33% | 82.67% |
| 2020 | 13.84% | 86.16% |
| 2021 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
Activities aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared activities aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Activities Aide | 17% | 83% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Activities aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among activities aides is White, which makes up 61.7% of all activities aides. Comparatively, 15.7% of activities aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of activities aides are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Activities aide race
| Activities aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Activities aide race and ethnicity over time
See how activities aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Activities aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.42% | 9.81% | 3.81% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 71.25% | 10.11% | 3.64% | 12.49% |
| 2012 | 68.79% | 10.67% | 3.65% | 13.59% |
| 2013 | 67.83% | 10.39% | 4.16% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 68.31% | 10.32% | 4.03% | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 67.07% | 10.07% | 4.88% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 67.30% | 9.63% | 4.46% | 15.13% |
| 2017 | 67.74% | 9.20% | 5.02% | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 64.69% | 11.60% | 4.58% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 64.72% | 11.66% | 4.80% | 14.93% |
| 2020 | 59.28% | 12.29% | 6.24% | 15.48% |
| 2021 | 61.75% | 10.95% | 5.35% | 15.71% |
Activities aide wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino activities aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american activities aides have the lowest average salary at $28,020.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,492 |
| White | $28,938 |
| Black or African American | $28,020 |
| Asian | $29,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,516 |
Average activities aide age
See how the average age of activities aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Activities aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Activities aide age breakdown
The average age of activities aides is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the activities aide population.
Activities aide age breakdown
| Activities Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Activities aide educational attainment
The most common degree for activities aides is bachelor's degree, with 33% of activities aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Activities aides by degree level
| Activities aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Activities aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, activities aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,328 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, activities aides earn a median annual income of $30,348 compared to $29,120 for activities aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,328 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,084 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,348 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,120 |
Activities aide employment statistics
Most activities aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where activities aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where activities aides work.
Activities aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Activities aide jobs by company type
Employees with the activities aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most activities aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Activities aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 15% |
Activities aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for activities aides are health care, government and non profits.
Activities aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Activities aide turnover and employment statistics
Activities aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for activities aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Activities aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Activities aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average activities aide tenure
The average activities aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,136 activities aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Activities aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Activities aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of activities aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Aide | 4.43% | 40,215 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Direct Support Worker | 6.73% | 116,405 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | - |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Weight Training Instructor | 13.13% | 46,027 |
Similar activities aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Aide | 4.43% | 40,215 |
| Valet | 5.80% | 3,361 |
| Direct Support Worker | 6.73% | 116,405 |
| Dormitory Counselor | 12.72% | 27,180 |
| Weight Training Instructor | 13.13% | 46,027 |
Foreign languages spoken by activities aides
The most common foreign language among activities aides is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 4.2% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- Hindi, 4.2%
- Filipino, 3.1%
- Tagalog, 3.1%
- Chinese, 2.1%
- Other, 18.7%
Activities aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| Hindi | 4.2% |
| Filipino | 3.1% |
| Tagalog | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Other | 18.7% |
