Family preservation officer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Family preservation officer demographics by:
Family preservation officer gender statistics
67.9% of family preservation officers are women and 32.1% of family preservation officers are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Family preservation officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Family preservation officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,611
Female income
$59,524
Family preservation officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family preservation officer positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of family preservation officers are female.
Family preservation officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2011 | 32.94% | 67.06% |
| 2012 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2013 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2014 | 33.07% | 66.93% |
| 2015 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2016 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2017 | 32.02% | 67.98% |
| 2018 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2019 | 29.41% | 70.59% |
| 2020 | 31.04% | 68.96% |
| 2021 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
Family preservation officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared family preservation officers 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 Preservation Officer | 32% | 68% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Family preservation officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family preservation officers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all family preservation officers. Comparatively, 20.7% of family preservation officers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of family preservation officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Family preservation officer race
| Family preservation officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Family preservation officer race and ethnicity over time
See how family preservation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family preservation officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.10% | 17.53% | 1.89% | 16.02% |
| 2011 | 56.56% | 21.37% | 1.72% | 16.20% |
| 2012 | 61.32% | 17.66% | 1.78% | 14.98% |
| 2013 | 58.56% | 18.19% | 1.68% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 58.68% | 15.65% | 1.74% | 19.09% |
| 2015 | 58.20% | 17.27% | 2.21% | 16.89% |
| 2016 | 57.98% | 18.02% | 2.39% | 17.34% |
| 2017 | 58.10% | 16.64% | 2.52% | 17.93% |
| 2018 | 55.83% | 17.63% | 2.22% | 19.94% |
| 2019 | 58.91% | 16.31% | 2.71% | 17.42% |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 15.49% | 3.08% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 59.16% | 13.02% | 2.17% | 20.71% |
Family preservation officer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino family preservation officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family preservation officers have the lowest average salary at $58,758.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,391 |
| White | $63,171 |
| Black or African American | $58,758 |
| Asian | $62,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,367 |
Average family preservation officer age
See how the average age of family preservation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Family preservation officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 40 |
Family preservation officer age breakdown
The average age of family preservation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the family preservation officer population.
Family preservation officer age breakdown
| Family Preservation Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Family preservation officer educational attainment
The most common degree for family preservation officers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of family preservation officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Family preservation officers by degree level
| Family preservation officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
Family preservation officer jobs you might like
Family preservation officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,801 |
Family preservation officer employment statistics
Most family preservation officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where family preservation officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family preservation officers work.
Family preservation officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Family preservation officer jobs by company type
Employees with the family preservation officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family preservation officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Family preservation officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 44% |
Family preservation officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for family preservation officers are government, finance and manufacturing.
Family preservation officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Family preservation officer turnover and employment statistics
Family preservation officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family preservation officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family preservation officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family preservation officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 2.72% |
| 2012 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average family preservation officer tenure
The average family preservation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 family preservation officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Family preservation officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Family preservation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family preservation officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | - |
| Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | 43,413 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Residential Coordinator | 11.48% | 47,261 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Similar family preservation officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | 43,413 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Residential Coordinator | 11.48% | 47,261 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by family preservation officers
The most common foreign language among family preservation officers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Thai, 11.1%
Family preservation officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Thai | 11.1% |