Case work aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Case work aide demographics by:
Case work aide gender statistics
69.0% of case work aides are women and 31.0% of case work aides are men.
- Female, 69.0%
- Male, 31.0%
Case work aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.0% |
| Male | 31.0% |
Case work aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,789
Female income
$32,728
Case work aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in case work aide positions over time. Currently, 69.0% of case work aides are female.
Case work aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.44% | 66.56% |
| 2011 | 28.83% | 71.17% |
| 2012 | 31.10% | 68.90% |
| 2013 | 33.79% | 66.21% |
| 2014 | 29.01% | 70.99% |
| 2015 | 27.59% | 72.41% |
| 2016 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2017 | 31.78% | 68.22% |
| 2018 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2019 | 31.04% | 68.96% |
| 2020 | 30.70% | 69.30% |
| 2021 | 30.97% | 69.03% |
Case work aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared case work 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 Work Aide | 31% | 69% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Case work aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among case work aides is White, which makes up 54.0% of all case work aides. Comparatively, 21.0% of case work aides are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of case work aides are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Case work aide race
| Case work aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Case work aide race and ethnicity over time
See how case work aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Case work aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.69% | 15.43% | 5.82% | 17.00% |
| 2011 | 60.23% | 14.70% | 5.61% | 16.30% |
| 2012 | 58.29% | 12.90% | 5.29% | 17.88% |
| 2013 | 56.60% | 14.25% | 6.11% | 17.80% |
| 2014 | 59.97% | 11.35% | 6.46% | 18.35% |
| 2015 | 58.65% | 13.39% | 5.42% | 17.81% |
| 2016 | 58.36% | 13.16% | 6.13% | 18.16% |
| 2017 | 56.64% | 13.00% | 5.69% | 19.75% |
| 2018 | 56.87% | 11.12% | 6.49% | 21.10% |
| 2019 | 56.90% | 12.24% | 6.24% | 20.45% |
| 2020 | 53.88% | 11.72% | 5.97% | 21.51% |
| 2021 | 54.01% | 11.33% | 6.87% | 21.01% |
Case work aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian case work aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american case work aides have the lowest average salary at $33,050.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,768 |
| White | $33,419 |
| Black or African American | $33,050 |
| Asian | $34,899 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,837 |
Average case work aide age
See how the average age of case work aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Case work 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 work aide age breakdown
The average age of case work aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the case work aide population.
Case work aide age breakdown
| Case Work Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Case work aide educational attainment
The most common degree for case work aides is bachelor's degree, with 50% of case work aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Case work aides by degree level
| Case work aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Case work aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, case work aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,264 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, case work aides earn a median annual income of $33,973 compared to $31,249 for case work aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,264 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,099 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,973 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,249 |
Case work aide employment statistics
Most case work aides work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where case work aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where case work aides work.
Case work aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Case work aide jobs by company type
Employees with the case work aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most case work aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Case work aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 36% |
Case work aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for case work aides are government, non profits and health care.
Case work aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Case work aide turnover and employment statistics
Case work aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for case work aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Case work aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Case work 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 work aide tenure
The average case work aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 641 case work aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Case work aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Case work aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of case work 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Student Representative | 10.75% | 10,038 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Case Work Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Orderly | 15.06% | 60,327 |
Similar case work aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Student Representative | 10.75% | 10,038 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Adolescent Counselor | 15.06% | 33,698 |
| Mental Health Orderly | 15.06% | 60,327 |
Foreign languages spoken by case work aides
The most common foreign language among case work aides is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- French, 13.0%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Hindi, 4.3%
- Other, 24.1%
Case work aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Hindi | 4.3% |
| Other | 24.1% |
