Brother demographics and statistics in the US
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Brother demographics by:
Brother gender statistics
34.7% of brethren are women and 65.3% of brethren are men.
- Male, 65.3%
- Female, 34.7%
Brother gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.3% |
| Female | 34.7% |
Brother gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,694
Female income
$31,670
Brother gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brother positions over time. Currently, 34.7% of brethren are female.
Brother gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2011 | 67.22% | 32.78% |
| 2012 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2013 | 70.91% | 29.09% |
| 2014 | 70.17% | 29.83% |
| 2015 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2016 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2017 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2018 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2020 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
Brother related jobs gender ratio
We compared brethren 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% |
| Brother | 65% | 35% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Brother demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brethren is White, which makes up 59.0% of all brethren. Comparatively, 16.5% of brethren are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of brethren are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Brother race
| Brother race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Brother race and ethnicity over time
See how brother racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brother race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.56% | 11.56% | 5.25% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 65.97% | 12.82% | 5.62% | 11.76% |
| 2012 | 63.52% | 12.26% | 5.88% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 64.12% | 10.67% | 5.57% | 14.60% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 12.14% | 6.20% | 14.57% |
| 2015 | 64.48% | 11.39% | 6.97% | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 63.11% | 10.08% | 7.17% | 14.70% |
| 2017 | 63.14% | 11.12% | 5.98% | 15.91% |
| 2018 | 66.29% | 11.22% | 5.44% | 12.28% |
| 2019 | 64.24% | 8.86% | 6.67% | 15.47% |
| 2020 | 60.75% | 7.51% | 7.30% | 16.72% |
| 2021 | 58.96% | 10.11% | 6.78% | 16.48% |
Brother wage gap by race
According to our data, asian brethren have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american brethren have the lowest average salary at $30,302.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,102 |
| White | $32,363 |
| Black or African American | $30,302 |
| Asian | $33,547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,258 |
Average brother age
See how the average age of brethren varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Brother age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Brother age breakdown
The average age of brethren is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the brother population.
Brother age breakdown
| Brother Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Brother educational attainment
The most common degree for brethren is bachelor's degree, with 67% of brethren earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Brethren by degree level
| Brother degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Brother wage gap by degree level
According to the data, brethren with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,057 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, brethren earn a median annual income of $32,391 compared to $28,531 for brethren with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,057 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,391 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,531 |
Brother employment statistics
Most brethren work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where brethren work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brethren work.
Brother jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Brother jobs by company type
Employees with the brother job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most brethren prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Brother jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 13% |
Brother jobs by industry
The most common industries for brethren are non profits, education and hospitality.
Brother industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 34% |
| Education | 20% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Government | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Brother turnover and employment statistics
Brother unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brethren between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brother unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brother unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average brother tenure
The average brother stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,179 brethren resumes in Zippia's database.
Brother tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Brother LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brethren 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 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Group Social Worker | 11.48% | 52,383 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
| Brother | 20.79% | - |
Similar brother jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Group Social Worker | 11.48% | 52,383 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Foreign languages spoken by brethren
The most common foreign language among brethren is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.2% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 11.2%
- German, 7.1%
- Chinese, 4.1%
- Italian, 3.1%
- Other, 22.5%
Brother languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 11.2% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| Italian | 3.1% |
| Other | 22.5% |
