Deaconess demographics and statistics in the US
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Deaconess gender statistics
92.3% of deaconesses are women and 7.7% of deaconesses are men.
- Female, 92.3%
- Male, 7.7%
Deaconess gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.3% |
| Male | 7.7% |
Deaconess gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,113
Female income
$40,886
Deaconess gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deaconess positions over time. Currently, 92.3% of deaconesses are female.
Deaconess gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.38% | 90.62% |
| 2011 | 9.01% | 90.99% |
| 2012 | 8.47% | 91.53% |
| 2013 | 8.88% | 91.12% |
| 2014 | 8.88% | 91.12% |
| 2015 | 8.20% | 91.80% |
| 2016 | 8.44% | 91.56% |
| 2017 | 7.89% | 92.11% |
| 2018 | 8.80% | 91.20% |
| 2019 | 8.60% | 91.40% |
| 2020 | 8.48% | 91.52% |
| 2021 | 7.69% | 92.31% |
Deaconess related jobs gender ratio
We compared deaconesses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Deaconess demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deaconesses is White, which makes up 68.6% of all deaconesses. Comparatively, 10.0% of deaconesses are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of deaconesses are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Deaconess race
| Deaconess race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Deaconess race and ethnicity over time
See how deaconess racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deaconess race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.63% | 8.16% | 5.89% | 7.71% |
| 2011 | 73.71% | 8.42% | 7.12% | 8.64% |
| 2012 | 74.98% | 8.43% | 6.44% | 8.01% |
| 2013 | 74.62% | 8.85% | 6.51% | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 73.55% | 8.22% | 6.77% | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 74.15% | 8.80% | 6.44% | 8.60% |
| 2016 | 72.76% | 8.85% | 7.61% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 72.48% | 7.92% | 7.42% | 9.76% |
| 2018 | 74.26% | 7.64% | 6.78% | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 73.26% | 8.50% | 6.75% | 9.44% |
| 2020 | 70.69% | 8.40% | 8.03% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 68.58% | 9.63% | 7.26% | 10.00% |
Deaconess wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown deaconesses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian deaconesses have the lowest average salary at $39,417.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,076 |
| White | $44,535 |
| Black or African American | $45,047 |
| Asian | $39,417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,882 |
Average deaconess age
See how the average age of deaconesses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deaconess age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Deaconess age breakdown
The average age of deaconesses is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the deaconess population.
Deaconess age breakdown
| Deaconess Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Deaconess educational attainment
The most common degree for deaconesses is bachelor's degree, with 45% of deaconesses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Deaconesses by degree level
| Deaconess degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Deaconess wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deaconesses with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,351 annually. With a Master's degree, deaconesses earn a median annual income of $47,307 compared to $42,727 for deaconesses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,307 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,727 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,351 |
Deaconess turnover and employment statistics
Deaconess unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deaconesses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deaconess unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deaconess unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average deaconess tenure
The average deaconess stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 deaconesses resumes in Zippia's database.
Deaconess tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Deaconess LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deaconesses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Coach | 8.30% | 42,622 |
| Mission Worker | 10.45% | 20,562 |
| Addictions Counselor Assistant | 13.09% | 86,506 |
| Deaconess | 15.69% | - |
| Director Of Preschool | 16.29% | 10,275 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| Family Counselor | 22.96% | 93,253 |
Similar deaconess jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Coach | 8.30% | 42,622 |
| Mission Worker | 10.45% | 20,562 |
| Addictions Counselor Assistant | 13.09% | 86,506 |
| Director Of Preschool | 16.29% | 10,275 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| Family Counselor | 22.96% | 93,253 |
Foreign languages spoken by deaconesses
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Deaconess languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |