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Corrections caseworker demographics and statistics in the US

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Corrections caseworker gender statistics

52.6% of corrections caseworkers are women and 47.4% of corrections caseworkers are men.
  • Female, 52.6%
  • Male, 47.4%

Corrections caseworker gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female52.6%
Male47.4%

Corrections caseworker gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$43,556
female-income
Female income
$40,328

Corrections caseworker gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corrections caseworker positions over time. Currently, 52.6% of corrections caseworkers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Corrections caseworker gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201045.95%54.05%
201146.68%53.32%
201247.03%52.97%
201347.85%52.15%
201449.56%50.44%
201547.19%52.81%
201648.15%51.85%
201746.24%53.76%
201848.57%51.43%
201947.21%52.79%
202047.93%52.07%
202147.37%52.63%

Corrections caseworker related jobs gender ratio

We compared corrections caseworkers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Matron8%92%
Deputy Treasurer19%81%
Unemployment Examiner29%71%
Corrections Caseworker47%53%
Town Marshal96%4%
Fugitive Investigator97%3%
Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler98%2%

Corrections caseworker demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among corrections caseworkers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all corrections caseworkers. Comparatively, 14.2% of corrections caseworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of corrections caseworkers are Black or African American.
  • White, 67.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
  • Black or African American, 10.2%
  • Unknown, 5.4%
  • Asian, 2.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%

Corrections caseworker race

Corrections caseworker racePercentages
White67.0%
Hispanic or Latino14.2%
Black or African American10.2%
Unknown5.4%
Asian2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Corrections caseworker race and ethnicity over time

See how corrections caseworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Corrections caseworker race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.17%11.23%1.21%10.83%
201173.06%11.70%1.13%10.97%
201273.87%11.46%1.73%9.72%
201373.13%11.26%1.41%10.82%
201472.77%12.02%1.24%10.71%
201572.46%10.79%1.31%12.32%
201672.95%9.81%1.68%12.65%
201772.04%9.93%1.41%13.23%
201871.08%9.99%1.83%13.55%
201972.42%10.04%1.69%12.79%
202070.47%8.15%1.60%13.38%
202166.99%10.17%2.21%14.17%

Corrections caseworker wage gap by race

According to our data, asian corrections caseworkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corrections caseworkers have the lowest average salary at $41,740.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$43,062
White$44,106
Black or African American$41,740
Asian$44,484
Hispanic or Latino$44,452

Average corrections caseworker age

See how the average age of corrections caseworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Corrections caseworker age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4442
Unknown4034
Asian4140
Hispanic or Latino3539
White3940
American Indian and Alaska Native41

Corrections caseworker age breakdown

The average age of corrections caseworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the corrections caseworker population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Corrections caseworker age breakdown

Corrections Caseworker YearsPercentages
40+ years50%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years19%

Corrections caseworker educational attainment

The most common degree for corrections caseworkers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of corrections caseworkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 72%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 3%

Corrections caseworkers by degree level

Corrections caseworker degreePercentages
Bachelor's72%
Master's20%
Associate5%
High School Diploma3%

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Corrections caseworker wage gap by degree level

According to the data, corrections caseworkers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,714 annually. With a Associate degree, corrections caseworkers earn a median annual income of $44,648 compared to $42,829 for corrections caseworkers with an High School Diploma degree.
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$42,829
Bachelor's Degree$45,714
Some College/ Associate Degree$44,648

Corrections caseworker employment statistics

Company size where corrections caseworkers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where corrections caseworkers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Corrections caseworker jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees39%
> 10,000 employees6%

Corrections caseworker turnover and employment statistics

Corrections caseworker unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for corrections caseworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Corrections caseworker unemployment rate by year

YearCorrections caseworker unemployment rate
20102.76%
20113.47%
20122.86%
20132.78%
20142.06%
20151.74%
20161.76%
20172.08%
20182.10%
20192.16%
20201.82%
20212.53%

Average corrections caseworker tenure

The average corrections caseworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 corrections caseworkers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Corrections caseworker tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years27%
8-10 years2%
11+ years10%

Corrections caseworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of corrections caseworkers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Corrections Caseworker5.55%-
Park Police7.15%2,988
Military Analyst8.65%16,441
Court Bailiff11.11%762

Similar corrections caseworker jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Park Police7.15%2,988
Military Analyst8.65%16,441
Court Bailiff11.11%762

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Corrections caseworker location demographics

The amount you can make as a corrections caseworker can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of corrections caseworkers is $54,556. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do corrections caseworkers earn the most?

Corrections caseworkers earn the most in New York, where the average corrections caseworker salary is $59,365. The map here shows where corrections caseworkers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
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