Adult protective caseworker demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult protective caseworker demographics by:
Adult protective caseworker gender statistics
81.2% of adult protective caseworkers are women and 18.8% of adult protective caseworkers are men.
- Female, 81.2%
- Male, 18.8%
Adult protective caseworker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.2% |
| Male | 18.8% |
Adult protective caseworker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,414
Female income
$47,763
Adult protective caseworker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult protective caseworker positions over time. Currently, 81.2% of adult protective caseworkers are female.
Adult protective caseworker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.79% | 76.21% |
| 2011 | 22.87% | 77.13% |
| 2012 | 22.82% | 77.18% |
| 2013 | 22.03% | 77.97% |
| 2014 | 23.10% | 76.90% |
| 2015 | 22.83% | 77.17% |
| 2016 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2017 | 22.67% | 77.33% |
| 2018 | 21.88% | 78.12% |
| 2019 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
| 2020 | 19.37% | 80.63% |
| 2021 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
Adult protective caseworker related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult protective caseworkers 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% |
| Adult Protective Caseworker | 19% | 81% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adult protective caseworker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult protective caseworkers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all adult protective caseworkers. Comparatively, 15.1% of adult protective caseworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of adult protective caseworkers 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%
Adult protective caseworker race
| Adult protective caseworker 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% |
Adult protective caseworker race and ethnicity over time
See how adult protective caseworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult protective caseworker 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% |
Adult protective caseworker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino adult protective caseworkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adult protective caseworkers have the lowest average salary at $44,935.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,625 |
| White | $45,730 |
| Black or African American | $44,935 |
| Asian | $49,438 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,528 |
Average adult protective caseworker age
See how the average age of adult protective caseworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adult protective caseworker 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 |
Adult protective caseworker age breakdown
The average age of adult protective caseworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the adult protective caseworker population.
Adult protective caseworker age breakdown
| Adult Protective Caseworker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Adult protective caseworker educational attainment
The most common degree for adult protective caseworkers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of adult protective caseworkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Adult protective caseworkers by degree level
| Adult protective caseworker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Adult protective caseworker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,002 |
Adult protective caseworker employment statistics
Most adult protective caseworkers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where adult protective caseworkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adult protective caseworkers work.
Adult protective caseworker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Adult protective caseworker jobs by company type
Employees with the adult protective caseworker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adult protective caseworkers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Adult protective caseworker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 63% |
Adult protective caseworker jobs by industry
The most common industries for adult protective caseworkers are government, non profits and health care.
Adult protective caseworker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 43% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Adult protective caseworker turnover and employment statistics
Adult protective caseworker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult protective caseworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult protective caseworker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult protective caseworker 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 adult protective caseworker tenure
The average adult protective caseworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 263 adult protective caseworkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult protective caseworker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Adult protective caseworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult protective caseworkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Adult Protective Caseworker | 10.37% | - |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 11.48% | 20,723 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Similar adult protective caseworker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 11.48% | 20,723 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult protective caseworkers
The most common foreign language among adult protective caseworkers is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 9.1% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Irish, 9.1%
- Korean, 9.1%
Adult protective caseworker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Irish | 9.1% |
| Korean | 9.1% |