Family educator demographics and statistics in the US
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Family educator gender statistics
80.3% of family educators are women and 19.7% of family educators are men.
- Female, 80.3%
- Male, 19.7%
Family educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.3% |
| Male | 19.7% |
Family educator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,872
Female income
$33,157
Family educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family educator positions over time. Currently, 80.3% of family educators are female.
Family educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.85% | 75.15% |
| 2011 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
| 2012 | 23.85% | 76.15% |
| 2013 | 23.03% | 76.97% |
| 2014 | 24.13% | 75.87% |
| 2015 | 23.86% | 76.14% |
| 2016 | 24.19% | 75.81% |
| 2017 | 23.70% | 76.30% |
| 2018 | 22.88% | 77.12% |
| 2019 | 22.51% | 77.49% |
| 2020 | 20.29% | 79.71% |
| 2021 | 19.70% | 80.30% |
Family educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared family educators 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% |
| Family Educator | 20% | 80% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Family educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family educators is White, which makes up 63.1% of all family educators. Comparatively, 15.1% of family educators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of family educators 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%
Family educator race
| Family educator 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% |
Family educator race and ethnicity over time
See how family educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family educator 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% |
Family educator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino family educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family educators have the lowest average salary at $30,856.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,044 |
| White | $31,501 |
| Black or African American | $30,856 |
| Asian | $34,531 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,604 |
Average family educator age
See how the average age of family educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family educator 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 |
Family educator age breakdown
The average age of family educators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the family educator population.
Family educator age breakdown
| Family Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Family educator educational attainment
The most common degree for family educators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of family educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Family educators by degree level
| Family educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Family educator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,762 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,172 |
Family educator employment statistics
Most family educators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where family educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family educators work.
Family educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Family educator jobs by company type
Employees with the family educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Family educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 15% |
Family educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for family educators are education, health care and non profits.
Family educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Family educator turnover and employment statistics
Family educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family educator 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 family educator tenure
The average family educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,300 family educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Family educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Family educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family educators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Adult Probation Officer | 9.50% | 56,961 |
| Family Educator | 10.37% | - |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Human Services Worker | 11.48% | 179,257 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Similar family educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Adult Probation Officer | 9.50% | 56,961 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Human Services Worker | 11.48% | 179,257 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Foreign languages spoken by family educators
The most common foreign language among family educators is Spanish at 78.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.9% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 78.7%
- German, 4.9%
- Dakota, 3.3%
- Korean, 3.3%
- Portuguese, 1.6%
- Other, 8.2%
Family educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.7% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Dakota | 3.3% |
| Korean | 3.3% |
| Portuguese | 1.6% |
| Other | 8.2% |
