Child caregiver demographics and statistics in the US
Child caregiver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates child caregiver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our child caregiver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about child caregivers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 232,661 child caregivers currently employed in the United States.
- 89.9% of all child caregivers are women, while 10.1% are men.
- The average child caregiver age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of child caregivers is White (56.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.7%), Black or African American (8.1%) and Asian (6.9%).
- Child caregivers are most in-demand in Greenville, SC.
- The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for child caregivers.
- Santa Clarita, CA pays an annual average wage of $34,679, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women child caregivers earned 98% of what men earned.
- 4% of all child caregivers are LGBT.
- Massachusetts is the best state for child caregivers to live.
- Child caregivers are 61% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Child caregiver demographics by:
Child caregiver gender statistics
89.9% of child caregivers are women and 10.1% of child caregivers are men.
- Female, 89.9%
- Male, 10.1%
Child caregiver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.9% |
| Male | 10.1% |
Child caregiver gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,151
Female income
$33,350
Child caregiver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child caregiver positions over time. Currently, 89.9% of child caregivers are female.
Child caregiver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% | 89.67% |
| 2011 | 9.72% | 90.28% |
| 2012 | 9.50% | 90.50% |
| 2013 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2014 | 10.21% | 89.79% |
| 2015 | 9.81% | 90.19% |
| 2016 | 11.19% | 88.81% |
| 2017 | 11.03% | 88.97% |
| 2018 | 10.64% | 89.36% |
| 2019 | 11.54% | 88.46% |
| 2020 | 10.61% | 89.39% |
| 2021 | 10.06% | 89.94% |
Child caregiver related jobs gender ratio
We compared child caregivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Child Caregiver | 10% | 90% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Child caregiver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child caregivers is White, which makes up 56.3% of all child caregivers. Comparatively, 21.7% of child caregivers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of child caregivers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Child caregiver race
| Child caregiver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Child caregiver race and ethnicity over time
See how child caregiver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child caregiver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.29% | 12.03% | 5.42% | 18.49% |
| 2011 | 60.84% | 12.69% | 5.30% | 17.90% |
| 2012 | 60.22% | 12.01% | 5.45% | 19.16% |
| 2013 | 61.25% | 11.40% | 5.67% | 18.33% |
| 2014 | 61.44% | 11.12% | 5.80% | 18.41% |
| 2015 | 61.68% | 10.85% | 5.63% | 18.56% |
| 2016 | 61.72% | 10.57% | 5.56% | 18.86% |
| 2017 | 60.63% | 10.21% | 5.93% | 19.57% |
| 2018 | 61.38% | 8.86% | 6.09% | 20.10% |
| 2019 | 60.69% | 8.46% | 6.76% | 20.62% |
| 2020 | 58.60% | 9.09% | 6.77% | 20.13% |
| 2021 | 56.28% | 8.11% | 6.93% | 21.73% |
Child caregiver wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american child caregivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown child caregivers have the lowest average salary at $32,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,904 |
| White | $33,788 |
| Black or African American | $35,059 |
| Asian | $34,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,437 |
Average child caregiver age
See how the average age of child caregivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child caregiver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Child caregiver age breakdown
The average age of child caregivers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the child caregiver population.
Child caregiver age breakdown
| Child Caregiver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Child caregiver educational attainment
The most common degree for child caregivers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of child caregivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Child caregivers by degree level
| Child caregiver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Child caregiver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child caregivers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,921 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, child caregivers earn a median annual income of $35,244 compared to $33,535 for child caregivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,921 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,244 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,535 |
Child caregiver employment statistics
Most child caregivers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where child caregivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child caregivers work.
Child caregiver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Child caregiver jobs by company type
Employees with the child caregiver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child caregivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Child caregiver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 4% |
Child caregiver jobs by industry
The most common industries for child caregivers are non profits, health care and education.
Child caregiver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Child caregiver turnover and employment statistics
Child caregiver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child caregivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child caregiver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child caregiver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average child caregiver tenure
The average child caregiver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,608 child caregivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Child caregiver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Child caregiver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child caregivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Caregiver | 4.43% | - |
| House Sitter | 5.80% | 90,918 |
| Direct Care Supervisor | 6.73% | 88,940 |
| Recreation Director | 8.12% | 8,479 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Fitness Technician | 13.13% | 29,477 |
Similar child caregiver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| House Sitter | 5.80% | 90,918 |
| Direct Care Supervisor | 6.73% | 88,940 |
| Recreation Director | 8.12% | 8,479 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Fitness Technician | 13.13% | 29,477 |
Foreign languages spoken by child caregivers
The most common foreign language among child caregivers is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- French, 10.0%
- German, 4.8%
- Polish, 3.9%
- Italian, 3.0%
- Other, 14.7%
Child caregiver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| French | 10.0% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Polish | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.0% |
| Other | 14.7% |
