Criminal justice social worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Criminal justice social worker gender statistics
50.8% of criminal justice social workers are women and 49.2% of criminal justice social workers are men.
- Female, 50.8%
- Male, 49.2%
Criminal justice social worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% |
Criminal justice social worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,828
Female income
$50,461
Criminal justice social worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in criminal justice social worker positions over time. Currently, 50.8% of criminal justice social workers are female.
Criminal justice social worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2011 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2012 | 51.48% | 48.52% |
| 2013 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
| 2014 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2015 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2016 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2017 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
| 2018 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2019 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2020 | 48.03% | 51.97% |
| 2021 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
Criminal justice social worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared criminal justice social 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% |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 49% | 51% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Criminal justice social worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among criminal justice social workers is White, which makes up 57.8% of all criminal justice social workers. Comparatively, 18.5% of criminal justice social workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of criminal justice social workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Criminal justice social worker race
| Criminal justice social worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Criminal justice social worker race and ethnicity over time
See how criminal justice social worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Criminal justice social worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.71% | 16.55% | 3.72% | 14.00% |
| 2011 | 61.30% | 17.58% | 4.14% | 14.04% |
| 2012 | 61.63% | 16.94% | 3.94% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 61.55% | 16.72% | 4.03% | 14.10% |
| 2014 | 61.20% | 16.25% | 4.20% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 61.04% | 16.65% | 4.02% | 15.37% |
| 2016 | 60.80% | 16.18% | 4.40% | 15.87% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 14.64% | 4.51% | 16.34% |
| 2018 | 60.31% | 14.59% | 4.72% | 17.32% |
| 2019 | 60.38% | 14.77% | 4.47% | 17.23% |
| 2020 | 59.62% | 13.52% | 4.67% | 16.81% |
| 2021 | 57.78% | 13.94% | 4.95% | 18.49% |
Criminal justice social worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian criminal justice social workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american criminal justice social workers have the lowest average salary at $49,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,867 |
| White | $49,980 |
| Black or African American | $49,636 |
| Asian | $53,377 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,373 |
Average criminal justice social worker age
See how the average age of criminal justice social workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Criminal justice social worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Unknown | 44 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Criminal justice social worker age breakdown
The average age of criminal justice social workers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the criminal justice social worker population.
Criminal justice social worker age breakdown
| Criminal Justice Social Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Criminal justice social worker educational attainment
The most common degree for criminal justice social workers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of criminal justice social workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Criminal justice social workers by degree level
| Criminal justice social worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Criminal justice social worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, criminal justice social workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,987 annually. With a Doctorate degree, criminal justice social workers earn a median annual income of $57,865 compared to $50,113 for criminal justice social workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,987 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,113 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,865 |
Criminal justice social worker employment statistics
Company size where criminal justice social workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where criminal justice social workers work.
Criminal justice social worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Criminal justice social worker turnover and employment statistics
Criminal justice social worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for criminal justice social workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Criminal justice social worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Criminal justice social worker 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 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 2.69% |
Average criminal justice social worker tenure
The average criminal justice social worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 criminal justice social workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Criminal justice social worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Criminal justice social worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of criminal justice social 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Classification Counselor | 10.75% | 27,797 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.26% | - |
| Addictions Counselor Assistant | 11.48% | 86,506 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Similar criminal justice social worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,885 |
| Classification Counselor | 10.75% | 27,797 |
| Addictions Counselor Assistant | 11.48% | 86,506 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Foreign languages spoken by criminal justice social workers
The most common foreign language among criminal justice social workers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Akan is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Akan, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Criminal justice social worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Akan | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |