Chaplains assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Chaplains assistant gender statistics
32.3% of chaplains assistants are women and 67.7% of chaplains assistants are men.
- Male, 67.7%
- Female, 32.3%
Chaplains assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.7% |
| Female | 32.3% |
Chaplains assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,465
Female income
$38,439
Chaplains assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chaplains assistant positions over time. Currently, 32.3% of chaplains assistants are female.
Chaplains assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.25% | 27.75% |
| 2011 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2012 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2013 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2014 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2015 | 69.21% | 30.79% |
| 2016 | 69.89% | 30.11% |
| 2017 | 68.30% | 31.70% |
| 2018 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2019 | 70.30% | 29.70% |
| 2020 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
| 2021 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
Chaplains assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared chaplains assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Chaplains Assistant | 68% | 32% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Chaplains assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chaplains assistants is White, which makes up 68.1% of all chaplains assistants. Comparatively, 11.8% of chaplains assistants are Black or African American and 9.0% of chaplains assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.1%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Chaplains assistant race
| Chaplains assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Chaplains assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how chaplains assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chaplains assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.19% | 10.31% | 5.26% | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 73.26% | 10.57% | 6.49% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 74.53% | 10.58% | 5.80% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 74.17% | 11.00% | 5.88% | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 73.10% | 10.37% | 6.14% | 8.10% |
| 2015 | 73.70% | 10.95% | 5.81% | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 72.31% | 11.00% | 6.97% | 7.98% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 10.07% | 6.78% | 8.77% |
| 2018 | 73.82% | 9.79% | 6.15% | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 72.82% | 10.65% | 6.11% | 8.45% |
| 2020 | 70.25% | 10.54% | 7.40% | 8.00% |
| 2021 | 68.14% | 11.78% | 6.63% | 9.01% |
Chaplains assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown chaplains assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian chaplains assistants have the lowest average salary at $37,100.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,155 |
| White | $41,756 |
| Black or African American | $42,221 |
| Asian | $37,100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,435 |
Average chaplains assistant age
See how the average age of chaplains assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chaplains assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Chaplains assistant age breakdown
The average age of chaplains assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the chaplains assistant population.
Chaplains assistant age breakdown
| Chaplains Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Chaplains assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for chaplains assistants is bachelor's degree, with 48% of chaplains assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Chaplains assistants by degree level
| Chaplains assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Chaplains assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chaplains assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,216 annually. With a Master's degree, chaplains assistants earn a median annual income of $44,271 compared to $40,114 for chaplains assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,271 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,114 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,216 |
Chaplains assistant employment statistics
Most chaplains assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where chaplains assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chaplains assistants work.
Chaplains assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Chaplains assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the chaplains assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chaplains assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chaplains assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 23% |
Chaplains assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for chaplains assistants are education, health care and government.
Chaplains assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Chaplains assistant turnover and employment statistics
Chaplains assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chaplains assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chaplains assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chaplains assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average chaplains assistant tenure
The average chaplains assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,793 chaplains assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Chaplains assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Chaplains assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chaplains assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education Internship | 8.30% | 57,382 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Co-Coordinator | 13.09% | 24,863 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Chaplains Assistant | 15.69% | - |
| Youth Ministry Director | 16.29% | 7,224 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
Similar chaplains assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Education Internship | 8.30% | 57,382 |
| Christian Science Nurse | 10.45% | 4,830 |
| Co-Coordinator | 13.09% | 24,863 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Youth Ministry Director | 16.29% | 7,224 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
Foreign languages spoken by chaplains assistants
The most common foreign language among chaplains assistants is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 8.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- Korean, 8.7%
- French, 7.2%
- Portuguese, 5.8%
- Greek, 2.9%
- Other, 23.2%
Chaplains assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| Korean | 8.7% |
| French | 7.2% |
| Portuguese | 5.8% |
| Greek | 2.9% |
| Other | 23.2% |
