Casework specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Casework specialist gender statistics
76.6% of casework specialists are women and 23.4% of casework specialists are men.
- Female, 76.6%
- Male, 23.4%
Casework specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.6% |
| Male | 23.4% |
Casework specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,650
Female income
$37,921
Casework specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in casework specialist positions over time. Currently, 76.6% of casework specialists are female.
Casework specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.19% | 70.81% |
| 2011 | 28.15% | 71.85% |
| 2012 | 28.08% | 71.92% |
| 2013 | 27.17% | 72.83% |
| 2014 | 28.40% | 71.60% |
| 2015 | 28.10% | 71.90% |
| 2016 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2017 | 27.92% | 72.08% |
| 2018 | 27.01% | 72.99% |
| 2019 | 26.59% | 73.41% |
| 2020 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2021 | 23.42% | 76.58% |
Casework specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared casework specialists 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% |
| Casework Specialist | 23% | 77% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Casework specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among casework specialists is White, which makes up 63.1% of all casework specialists. Comparatively, 15.1% of casework specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of casework specialists 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%
Casework specialist race
| Casework specialist 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% |
Casework specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how casework specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Casework specialist 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% |
Casework specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino casework specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american casework specialists have the lowest average salary at $35,722.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,814 |
| White | $36,341 |
| Black or African American | $35,722 |
| Asian | $39,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,291 |
Average casework specialist age
See how the average age of casework specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Casework specialist 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 |
Casework specialist age breakdown
The average age of casework specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the casework specialist population.
Casework specialist age breakdown
| Casework Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Casework specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for casework specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of casework specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Casework specialists by degree level
| Casework specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Casework specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,844 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,883 |
Casework specialist employment statistics
Most casework specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where casework specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where casework specialists work.
Casework specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Casework specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the casework specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most casework specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Casework specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 43% |
Casework specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for casework specialists are government, non profits and professional.
Casework specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Casework specialist turnover and employment statistics
Casework specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for casework specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Casework specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Casework specialist 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 casework specialist tenure
The average casework specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 273 casework specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Casework specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Casework specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of casework specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Casework Specialist | 10.37% | - |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Outreach Assistant | 11.48% | 19,311 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Case Manager | 15.06% | 84,959 |
Similar casework specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Outreach Assistant | 11.48% | 19,311 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Case Manager | 15.06% | 84,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by casework specialists
The most common foreign language among casework specialists is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 10.5% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- Vietnamese, 10.5%
- Hawaiian, 5.3%
- Cantonese, 5.3%
- Greek, 5.3%
- Other, 21.0%
Casework specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| Vietnamese | 10.5% |
| Hawaiian | 5.3% |
| Cantonese | 5.3% |
| Greek | 5.3% |
| Other | 21.0% |