Adoption specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Adoption specialist gender statistics
89.4% of adoption specialists are women and 10.6% of adoption specialists are men.
- Female, 89.4%
- Male, 10.6%
Adoption specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.4% |
| Male | 10.6% |
Adoption specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,272
Female income
$38,588
Adoption specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adoption specialist positions over time. Currently, 89.4% of adoption specialists are female.
Adoption specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% | 86.22% |
| 2011 | 13.18% | 86.82% |
| 2012 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2013 | 12.63% | 87.37% |
| 2014 | 13.33% | 86.67% |
| 2015 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2016 | 13.36% | 86.64% |
| 2017 | 13.05% | 86.95% |
| 2018 | 12.54% | 87.46% |
| 2019 | 12.31% | 87.69% |
| 2020 | 10.95% | 89.05% |
| 2021 | 10.60% | 89.40% |
Adoption specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared adoption specialists 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 Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adoption specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adoption specialists is White, which makes up 63.1% of all adoption specialists. Comparatively, 15.1% of adoption specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of adoption specialists 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%
Adoption specialist race
| Adoption specialist 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% |
Adoption specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how adoption specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adoption specialist 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% |
Adoption specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino adoption specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adoption specialists have the lowest average salary at $36,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,462 |
| White | $36,753 |
| Black or African American | $36,038 |
| Asian | $40,106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,187 |
Average adoption specialist age
See how the average age of adoption specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adoption specialist 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 |
Adoption specialist age breakdown
The average age of adoption specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the adoption specialist population.
Adoption specialist age breakdown
| Adoption Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Adoption specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for adoption specialists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of adoption specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Adoption specialists by degree level
| Adoption specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Adoption specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,146 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,710 |
Adoption specialist employment statistics
Most adoption specialists work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where adoption specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adoption specialists work.
Adoption specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Adoption specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the adoption specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adoption specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Adoption specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 29% |
Adoption specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for adoption specialists are non profits, professional and health care.
Adoption specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Adoption specialist turnover and employment statistics
Adoption specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adoption specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adoption specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adoption specialist 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 adoption specialist tenure
The average adoption specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,151 adoption specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Adoption specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Adoption specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adoption specialists 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 |
| Adoption Specialist | 10.37% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Assistant Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 102,959 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Assistant | 15.06% | 133,248 |
Similar adoption specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Assistant Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 102,959 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Assistant | 15.06% | 133,248 |
Foreign languages spoken by adoption specialists
The most common foreign language among adoption specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Czech, 3.0%
- Carrier, 3.0%
- Other, 9.1%
Adoption specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Czech | 3.0% |
| Carrier | 3.0% |
| Other | 9.1% |
