Family living educator demographics and statistics in the US
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Family living educator demographics by:
Family living educator gender statistics
73.0% of family living educators are women and 27.0% of family living educators are men.
- Female, 73.0%
- Male, 27.0%
Family living educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.0% |
| Male | 27.0% |
Family living educator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,060
Female income
$53,212
Family living educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family living educator positions over time. Currently, 73.0% of family living educators are female.
Family living educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
| 2011 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2012 | 27.10% | 72.90% |
| 2013 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
| 2014 | 25.19% | 74.81% |
| 2015 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
| 2016 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2017 | 27.74% | 72.26% |
| 2018 | 25.52% | 74.48% |
| 2019 | 27.05% | 72.95% |
| 2020 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2021 | 26.98% | 73.02% |
Family living educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared family living 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 Living Educator | 27% | 73% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Family living educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family living educators is White, which makes up 61.1% of all family living educators. Comparatively, 18.3% of family living educators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of family living educators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Family living educator race
| Family living educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Family living educator race and ethnicity over time
See how family living educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family living educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.82% | 13.17% | 4.54% | 14.31% |
| 2011 | 67.36% | 12.43% | 4.33% | 13.61% |
| 2012 | 65.42% | 10.63% | 4.01% | 15.19% |
| 2013 | 63.72% | 11.99% | 4.83% | 15.11% |
| 2014 | 67.10% | 9.09% | 5.18% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 65.78% | 11.12% | 4.14% | 15.12% |
| 2016 | 65.49% | 10.89% | 4.85% | 15.47% |
| 2017 | 63.77% | 10.74% | 4.41% | 17.06% |
| 2018 | 64.00% | 8.86% | 5.21% | 18.41% |
| 2019 | 64.03% | 9.97% | 4.96% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 61.01% | 9.46% | 4.69% | 18.82% |
| 2021 | 61.14% | 9.07% | 5.59% | 18.32% |
Family living educator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian family living educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family living educators have the lowest average salary at $54,656.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,963 |
| White | $56,341 |
| Black or African American | $54,656 |
| Asian | $63,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,287 |
Average family living educator age
See how the average age of family living educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Family living educator 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 |
Family living educator age breakdown
The average age of family living educators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the family living educator population.
Family living educator age breakdown
| Family Living Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Family living educator educational attainment
The most common degree for family living educators is bachelor's degree, with 56% of family living educators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
Family living educators by degree level
| Family living educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
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Family living educator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, family living educators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,430 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, family living educators earn a median annual income of $58,927 compared to $46,898 for family living educators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,430 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,284 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,927 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,898 |
Family living educator turnover and employment statistics
Family living educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family living educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family living educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family living educator 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 family living educator tenure
The average family living educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 family living educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Family living educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Family living educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family living 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Academic Guidance Specialist | 10.75% | 18,180 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Family Living Educator | 11.48% | - |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Similar family living educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Academic Guidance Specialist | 10.75% | 18,180 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by family living educators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Family living educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |