Child health associate demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Child health associate demographics by:
Child health associate gender statistics
83.2% of child health associates are women and 16.8% of child health associates are men.
- Female, 83.2%
- Male, 16.8%
Child health associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.2% |
| Male | 16.8% |
Child health associate gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,952
Female income
$30,837
Child health associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child health associate positions over time. Currently, 83.2% of child health associates are female.
Child health associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.82% | 79.18% |
| 2011 | 18.03% | 81.97% |
| 2012 | 19.24% | 80.76% |
| 2013 | 20.72% | 79.28% |
| 2014 | 20.14% | 79.86% |
| 2015 | 16.73% | 83.27% |
| 2016 | 18.68% | 81.32% |
| 2017 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
| 2018 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2019 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
| 2020 | 16.94% | 83.06% |
| 2021 | 16.80% | 83.20% |
Child health associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared child health associates 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 Health Associate | 17% | 83% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Child health associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child health associates is White, which makes up 57.2% of all child health associates. Comparatively, 16.9% of child health associates are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of child health associates are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Child health associate race
| Child health associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Child health associate race and ethnicity over time
See how child health associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child health associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.81% | 13.09% | 4.94% | 12.07% |
| 2011 | 64.23% | 14.35% | 5.32% | 12.20% |
| 2012 | 61.78% | 13.79% | 5.58% | 13.39% |
| 2013 | 62.38% | 12.20% | 5.26% | 15.04% |
| 2014 | 60.64% | 13.67% | 5.90% | 15.00% |
| 2015 | 62.74% | 12.92% | 6.67% | 13.71% |
| 2016 | 61.37% | 11.61% | 6.86% | 15.14% |
| 2017 | 61.40% | 12.65% | 5.68% | 16.35% |
| 2018 | 64.55% | 12.75% | 5.13% | 12.71% |
| 2019 | 62.50% | 10.39% | 6.37% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 59.00% | 9.04% | 6.99% | 17.16% |
| 2021 | 57.22% | 11.64% | 6.48% | 16.91% |
Child health associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child health associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child health associates have the lowest average salary at $29,295.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,130 |
| White | $31,492 |
| Black or African American | $29,295 |
| Asian | $33,555 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,458 |
Average child health associate age
See how the average age of child health associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Child health associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Child health associate age breakdown
The average age of child health associates is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the child health associate population.
Child health associate age breakdown
| Child Health Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Child health associate educational attainment
The most common degree for child health associates is bachelor's degree, with 56% of child health associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Child health associates by degree level
| Child health associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
Child health associate jobs you might like
Child health associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child health associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,687 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, child health associates earn a median annual income of $31,689 compared to $27,124 for child health associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,687 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,305 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,689 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,124 |
Child health associate employment statistics
Most child health associates work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child health associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child health associates work.
Child health associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Child health associate jobs by company type
Employees with the child health associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child health associates prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Child health associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 16% |
Child health associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for child health associates are health care, non profits and education.
Child health associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Education | 16% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Child health associate turnover and employment statistics
Child health associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child health associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child health associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child health associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average child health associate tenure
The average child health associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 575 child health associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Child health associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Child health associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child health associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Youth Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 91,078 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
| Child Health Associate | 20.79% | - |
Similar child health associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Youth Program Coordinator | 11.48% | 91,078 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Foreign languages spoken by child health associates
The most common foreign language among child health associates is Spanish at 44.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 44.7%
- French, 7.9%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Russian, 5.3%
- Other, 31.5%
Child health associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.7% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
| Other | 31.5% |
