Community support worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Community support worker demographics by:
Community support worker gender statistics
72.0% of community support workers are women and 28.0% of community support workers are men.
- Female, 72.0%
- Male, 28.0%
Community support worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.0% |
| Male | 28.0% |
Community support worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,566
Female income
$32,372
Community support worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community support worker positions over time. Currently, 72.0% of community support workers are female.
Community support worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.36% | 69.64% |
| 2011 | 26.01% | 73.99% |
| 2012 | 28.14% | 71.86% |
| 2013 | 30.70% | 69.30% |
| 2014 | 26.18% | 73.82% |
| 2015 | 24.85% | 75.15% |
| 2016 | 28.56% | 71.44% |
| 2017 | 28.79% | 71.21% |
| 2018 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2019 | 28.09% | 71.91% |
| 2020 | 27.76% | 72.24% |
| 2021 | 28.02% | 71.98% |
Community support worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared community support workers 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% |
| Community Support Worker | 28% | 72% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community support worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community support workers is White, which makes up 57.1% of all community support workers. Comparatively, 15.0% of community support workers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of community support workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Community support worker race
| Community support worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Community support worker race and ethnicity over time
See how community support worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community support worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.79% | 18.73% | 5.67% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 63.32% | 18.00% | 5.46% | 10.27% |
| 2012 | 61.39% | 16.19% | 5.14% | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 59.69% | 17.55% | 5.96% | 11.76% |
| 2014 | 63.07% | 14.65% | 6.31% | 12.32% |
| 2015 | 61.75% | 16.69% | 5.27% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 61.46% | 16.46% | 5.98% | 12.12% |
| 2017 | 59.74% | 16.30% | 5.54% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 59.97% | 14.42% | 6.34% | 15.07% |
| 2019 | 60.00% | 15.54% | 6.09% | 14.42% |
| 2020 | 56.97% | 15.02% | 5.82% | 15.48% |
| 2021 | 57.11% | 14.63% | 6.72% | 14.98% |
Community support worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community support workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community support workers have the lowest average salary at $32,733.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,542 |
| White | $33,149 |
| Black or African American | $32,733 |
| Asian | $34,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,620 |
Average community support worker age
See how the average age of community support workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community support worker 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 |
Community support worker age breakdown
The average age of community support workers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community support worker population.
Community support worker age breakdown
| Community Support Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community support worker educational attainment
The most common degree for community support workers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of community support workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Community support workers by degree level
| Community support worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Community support worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community support workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,370 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community support workers earn a median annual income of $33,773 compared to $30,716 for community support workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,370 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,549 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,773 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,716 |
Community support worker employment statistics
Most community support workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where community support workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community support workers work.
Community support worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Community support worker jobs by company type
Employees with the community support worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community support workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Community support worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 14% |
Community support worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for community support workers are health care, non profits and professional.
Community support worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Community support worker turnover and employment statistics
Community support worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community support workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community support worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community support worker 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 community support worker tenure
The average community support worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,603 community support workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Community support worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Community support worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community support workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Telecounselor | 10.75% | 17,743 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Community Support Worker | 11.48% | - |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Similar community support worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Telecounselor | 10.75% | 17,743 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Foreign languages spoken by community support workers
The most common foreign language among community support workers is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- French, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Italian, 3.4%
- Russian, 2.6%
- Other, 12.8%
Community support worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
| Russian | 2.6% |
| Other | 12.8% |
