Adoption coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Adoption coordinator demographics by:
Adoption coordinator gender statistics
86.5% of adoption coordinators are women and 13.5% of adoption coordinators are men.
- Female, 86.5%
- Male, 13.5%
Adoption coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.5% |
| Male | 13.5% |
Adoption coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,912
Female income
$42,389
Adoption coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adoption coordinator positions over time. Currently, 86.5% of adoption coordinators are female.
Adoption coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.85% | 85.15% |
| 2011 | 12.33% | 87.67% |
| 2012 | 13.54% | 86.46% |
| 2013 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2014 | 12.42% | 87.58% |
| 2015 | 11.68% | 88.32% |
| 2016 | 13.79% | 86.21% |
| 2017 | 13.92% | 86.08% |
| 2018 | 12.62% | 87.38% |
| 2019 | 13.51% | 86.49% |
| 2020 | 13.33% | 86.67% |
| 2021 | 13.47% | 86.53% |
Adoption coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared adoption coordinators 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% |
| Adoption Coordinator | 13% | 87% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adoption coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adoption coordinators is White, which makes up 59.4% of all adoption coordinators. Comparatively, 16.1% of adoption coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of adoption coordinators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Adoption coordinator race
| Adoption coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Adoption coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how adoption coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adoption coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.05% | 15.52% | 5.37% | 12.11% |
| 2011 | 65.58% | 14.79% | 5.16% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 63.65% | 12.99% | 4.84% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 61.95% | 14.34% | 5.66% | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 65.33% | 11.45% | 6.01% | 13.46% |
| 2015 | 64.01% | 13.48% | 4.97% | 12.92% |
| 2016 | 63.72% | 13.25% | 5.69% | 13.27% |
| 2017 | 62.00% | 13.09% | 5.24% | 14.86% |
| 2018 | 62.23% | 11.21% | 6.04% | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 62.26% | 12.33% | 5.79% | 15.56% |
| 2020 | 59.23% | 11.81% | 5.52% | 16.62% |
| 2021 | 59.37% | 11.42% | 6.43% | 16.12% |
Adoption coordinator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adoption coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adoption coordinators have the lowest average salary at $42,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,882 |
| White | $43,380 |
| Black or African American | $42,850 |
| Asian | $45,509 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,981 |
Average adoption coordinator age
See how the average age of adoption coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adoption coordinator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Adoption coordinator age breakdown
The average age of adoption coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the adoption coordinator population.
Adoption coordinator age breakdown
| Adoption Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Adoption coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for adoption coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 65% of adoption coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Adoption coordinators by degree level
| Adoption coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Adoption coordinator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, adoption coordinators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,483 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, adoption coordinators earn a median annual income of $44,176 compared to $40,276 for adoption coordinators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,483 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,061 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,176 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,276 |
Adoption coordinator employment statistics
Most adoption coordinators work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where adoption coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adoption coordinators work.
Adoption coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Adoption coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the adoption coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adoption coordinators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Adoption coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 30% |
Adoption coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for adoption coordinators are non profits, government and professional.
Adoption coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 34% |
| Government | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Adoption coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Adoption coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adoption coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adoption coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adoption coordinator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average adoption coordinator tenure
The average adoption coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 713 adoption coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Adoption coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Adoption coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adoption coordinators 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 Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Student Recruiter | 10.75% | 37,196 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Adoption Coordinator | 11.48% | - |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Similar adoption coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Student Recruiter | 10.75% | 37,196 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Foreign languages spoken by adoption coordinators
The most common foreign language among adoption coordinators is Spanish at 72.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 72.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Greek, 8.0%
- Khmer, 4.0%
- French, 4.0%
- Other, 4.0%
Adoption coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Greek | 8.0% |
| Khmer | 4.0% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.0% |
