Case aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Case aide gender statistics
79.1% of case aides are women and 20.9% of case aides are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Case aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Case aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,775
Female income
$33,716
Case aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in case aide positions over time. Currently, 79.1% of case aides are female.
Case aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.81% | 77.19% |
| 2011 | 19.24% | 80.76% |
| 2012 | 20.98% | 79.02% |
| 2013 | 23.09% | 76.91% |
| 2014 | 19.38% | 80.62% |
| 2015 | 18.31% | 81.69% |
| 2016 | 21.32% | 78.68% |
| 2017 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2018 | 19.66% | 80.34% |
| 2019 | 20.94% | 79.06% |
| 2020 | 20.67% | 79.33% |
| 2021 | 20.88% | 79.12% |
Case aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared case aides 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% |
| Case Aide | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Case aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among case aides is White, which makes up 56.3% of all case aides. Comparatively, 20.9% of case aides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of case aides are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Case aide race
| Case aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Case aide race and ethnicity over time
See how case aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Case aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.95% | 13.87% | 5.32% | 16.87% |
| 2011 | 62.49% | 13.14% | 5.12% | 16.18% |
| 2012 | 60.55% | 11.34% | 4.79% | 17.76% |
| 2013 | 58.86% | 12.70% | 5.61% | 17.67% |
| 2014 | 62.24% | 9.80% | 5.96% | 18.23% |
| 2015 | 60.91% | 11.83% | 4.93% | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 60.62% | 11.60% | 5.64% | 18.03% |
| 2017 | 58.90% | 11.45% | 5.19% | 19.63% |
| 2018 | 59.14% | 9.56% | 5.99% | 20.98% |
| 2019 | 59.16% | 10.68% | 5.74% | 20.32% |
| 2020 | 56.14% | 10.16% | 5.47% | 21.39% |
| 2021 | 56.28% | 9.77% | 6.38% | 20.89% |
Case aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian case aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american case aides have the lowest average salary at $34,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,755 |
| White | $34,406 |
| Black or African American | $34,038 |
| Asian | $35,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,823 |
Average case aide age
See how the average age of case aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Case aide 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 |
Case aide age breakdown
The average age of case aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the case aide population.
Case aide age breakdown
| Case Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Case aide educational attainment
The most common degree for case aides is bachelor's degree, with 51% of case aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Case aides by degree level
| Case aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Case aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, case aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,242 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, case aides earn a median annual income of $34,959 compared to $32,238 for case aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,242 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,088 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,238 |
Case aide employment statistics
Most case aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where case aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where case aides work.
Case aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Case aide jobs by company type
Employees with the case aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most case aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Case aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 39% |
Case aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for case aides are health care, non profits and government.
Case aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Case aide turnover and employment statistics
Case aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for case aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Case aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Case aide 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 case aide tenure
The average case aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,759 case aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Case aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Case aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of case aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Student Representative | 10.75% | 10,038 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Case Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Mental Health Assistant | 15.06% | 133,248 |
Similar case aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Student Representative | 10.75% | 10,038 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Mental Health Assistant | 15.06% | 133,248 |
Foreign languages spoken by case aides
The most common foreign language among case aides is Spanish at 77.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 77.1%
- French, 5.6%
- Arabic, 2.8%
- Mandarin, 2.1%
- Japanese, 1.4%
- Other, 11.0%
Case aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.1% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Arabic | 2.8% |
| Mandarin | 2.1% |
| Japanese | 1.4% |
| Other | 11.0% |
