Child welfare consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Child welfare consultant demographics by:
Child welfare consultant gender statistics
80.0% of child welfare consultants are women and 20.0% of child welfare consultants are men.
- Female, 80.0%
- Male, 20.0%
Child welfare consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.0% |
| Male | 20.0% |
Child welfare consultant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,365
Female income
$45,609
Child welfare consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child welfare consultant positions over time. Currently, 80.0% of child welfare consultants are female.
Child welfare consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2011 | 24.25% | 75.75% |
| 2012 | 24.19% | 75.81% |
| 2013 | 23.37% | 76.63% |
| 2014 | 24.49% | 75.51% |
| 2015 | 24.21% | 75.79% |
| 2016 | 24.54% | 75.46% |
| 2017 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2018 | 23.22% | 76.78% |
| 2019 | 22.84% | 77.16% |
| 2020 | 20.60% | 79.40% |
| 2021 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
Child welfare consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared child welfare consultants 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 Welfare Consultant | 20% | 80% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Child welfare consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child welfare consultants is White, which makes up 63.1% of all child welfare consultants. Comparatively, 15.1% of child welfare consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of child welfare consultants 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%
Child welfare consultant race
| Child welfare consultant 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% |
Child welfare consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how child welfare consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child welfare consultant 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% |
Child welfare consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino child welfare consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child welfare consultants have the lowest average salary at $43,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,512 |
| White | $44,186 |
| Black or African American | $43,624 |
| Asian | $46,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,830 |
Average child welfare consultant age
See how the average age of child welfare consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child welfare consultant 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 |
Child welfare consultant age breakdown
The average age of child welfare consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the child welfare consultant population.
Child welfare consultant age breakdown
| Child Welfare Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Child welfare consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for child welfare consultants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of child welfare consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 34%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 3%
Child welfare consultants by degree level
| Child welfare consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 34% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Child welfare consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,383 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,468 |
Child welfare consultant employment statistics
Company size where child welfare consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child welfare consultants work.
Child welfare consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Child welfare consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the child welfare consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child welfare consultants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Child welfare consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 50% |
Child welfare consultant turnover and employment statistics
Child welfare consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child welfare consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child welfare consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child welfare consultant 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 child welfare consultant tenure
The average child welfare consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 child welfare consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Child welfare consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Child welfare consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child welfare consultants 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 |
| Probation Counselor | 9.50% | 29,518 |
| Child Welfare Consultant | 10.37% | - |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Classification Case Manager | 11.48% | 24,468 |
| Lead Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 36,355 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar child welfare consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Counselor | 9.50% | 29,518 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Classification Case Manager | 11.48% | 24,468 |
| Lead Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 36,355 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by child welfare consultants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Child welfare consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |