Child and youth program assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Child and youth program assistant gender statistics
82.0% of child and youth program assistants are women and 18.0% of child and youth program assistants are men.
- Female, 82.0%
- Male, 18.0%
Child and youth program assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.0% |
| Male | 18.0% |
Child and youth program assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,220
Female income
$31,207
Child and youth program assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child and youth program assistant positions over time. Currently, 82.0% of child and youth program assistants are female.
Child and youth program assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.68% | 80.32% |
| 2011 | 16.49% | 83.51% |
| 2012 | 18.04% | 81.96% |
| 2013 | 19.93% | 80.07% |
| 2014 | 16.62% | 83.38% |
| 2015 | 15.67% | 84.33% |
| 2016 | 18.35% | 81.65% |
| 2017 | 18.51% | 81.49% |
| 2018 | 16.86% | 83.14% |
| 2019 | 18.00% | 82.00% |
| 2020 | 17.76% | 82.24% |
| 2021 | 17.95% | 82.05% |
Child and youth program assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared child and youth program assistants 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% |
| Child And Youth Program Assistant | 18% | 82% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Child and youth program assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child and youth program assistants is White, which makes up 52.9% of all child and youth program assistants. Comparatively, 20.4% of child and youth program assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of child and youth program assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 52.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Child and youth program assistant race
| Child and youth program assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Child and youth program assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how child and youth program assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child and youth program assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.58% | 17.08% | 6.00% | 16.35% |
| 2011 | 59.12% | 16.35% | 5.79% | 15.66% |
| 2012 | 57.18% | 14.55% | 5.47% | 17.24% |
| 2013 | 55.49% | 15.90% | 6.29% | 17.15% |
| 2014 | 58.86% | 13.01% | 6.64% | 17.71% |
| 2015 | 57.54% | 15.04% | 5.61% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 57.25% | 14.81% | 6.32% | 17.51% |
| 2017 | 55.53% | 14.65% | 5.87% | 19.10% |
| 2018 | 55.77% | 12.77% | 6.67% | 20.46% |
| 2019 | 55.79% | 13.89% | 6.42% | 19.80% |
| 2020 | 52.77% | 13.37% | 6.15% | 20.87% |
| 2021 | 52.91% | 12.98% | 7.06% | 20.37% |
Child and youth program assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child and youth program assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child and youth program assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,514.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,200 |
| White | $31,867 |
| Black or African American | $31,514 |
| Asian | $33,280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,266 |
Average child and youth program assistant age
See how the average age of child and youth program assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Child and youth program assistant 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 |
Child and youth program assistant age breakdown
The average age of child and youth program assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the child and youth program assistant population.
Child and youth program assistant age breakdown
| Child And Youth Program Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Child and youth program assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for child and youth program assistants is bachelor's degree, with 52% of child and youth program assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Child and youth program assistants by degree level
| Child and youth program assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Child and youth program assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child and youth program assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,584 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, child and youth program assistants earn a median annual income of $32,395 compared to $29,795 for child and youth program assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,584 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,651 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,395 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,795 |
Child and youth program assistant employment statistics
Most child and youth program assistants work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where child and youth program assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child and youth program assistants work.
Child and youth program assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Child and youth program assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the child and youth program assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child and youth program assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Child and youth program assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 20% |
Child and youth program assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for child and youth program assistants are non profits, government and education.
Child and youth program assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Government | 14% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Child and youth program assistant turnover and employment statistics
Child and youth program assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child and youth program assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child and youth program assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child and youth program assistant 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 child and youth program assistant tenure
The average child and youth program assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,990 child and youth program assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Child and youth program assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Child and youth program assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child and youth program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Career Counselor | 10.75% | 42,035 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Child And Youth Program Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Group Counselor | 15.06% | 84,413 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Similar child and youth program assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Career Counselor | 10.75% | 42,035 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Group Counselor | 15.06% | 84,413 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by child and youth program assistants
The most common foreign language among child and youth program assistants is Spanish at 63.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.3% and French is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 63.1%
- German, 7.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Italian, 3.4%
- Other, 18.0%
Child and youth program assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.1% |
| German | 7.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
| Other | 18.0% |
