Adoption worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Adoption worker gender statistics
86.4% of adoption workers are women and 13.6% of adoption workers are men.
- Female, 86.4%
- Male, 13.6%
Adoption worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.4% |
| Male | 13.6% |
Adoption worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,261
Female income
$46,604
Adoption worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adoption worker positions over time. Currently, 86.4% of adoption workers are female.
Adoption worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.47% | 82.53% |
| 2011 | 16.74% | 83.26% |
| 2012 | 16.70% | 83.30% |
| 2013 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2014 | 16.92% | 83.08% |
| 2015 | 16.71% | 83.29% |
| 2016 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2017 | 16.58% | 83.42% |
| 2018 | 15.96% | 84.04% |
| 2019 | 15.68% | 84.32% |
| 2020 | 14.01% | 85.99% |
| 2021 | 13.57% | 86.43% |
Adoption worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared adoption workers 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 Worker | 14% | 86% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adoption worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adoption workers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all adoption workers. Comparatively, 15.1% of adoption workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of adoption workers 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 worker race
| Adoption worker 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 worker race and ethnicity over time
See how adoption worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adoption worker 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 worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino adoption workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adoption workers have the lowest average salary at $43,829.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,468 |
| White | $44,609 |
| Black or African American | $43,829 |
| Asian | $48,247 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,335 |
Average adoption worker age
See how the average age of adoption workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adoption worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of adoption workers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the adoption worker population.
Adoption worker age breakdown
| Adoption Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Adoption worker educational attainment
The most common degree for adoption workers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of adoption workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
Adoption workers by degree level
| Adoption worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
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Adoption worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,819 |
Adoption worker employment statistics
Most adoption workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where adoption workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adoption workers work.
Adoption worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Adoption worker jobs by company type
Employees with the adoption worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adoption workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Adoption worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 30% |
Adoption worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for adoption workers are health care, non profits and professional.
Adoption worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
Adoption worker turnover and employment statistics
Adoption worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adoption workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adoption worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adoption worker 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 worker tenure
The average adoption worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 adoption workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adoption worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Adoption worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adoption workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Adoption Worker | 10.37% | - |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Vocational Case Manager | 11.48% | 77,552 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar adoption worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Vocational Case Manager | 11.48% | 77,552 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by adoption workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Adoption worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |