Family service aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Family service aide demographics by:
Family service aide gender statistics
86.3% of family service aides are women and 13.7% of family service aides are men.
- Female, 86.3%
- Male, 13.7%
Family service aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.3% |
| Male | 13.7% |
Family service aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,152
Female income
$32,107
Family service aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family service aide positions over time. Currently, 86.3% of family service aides are female.
Family service aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.13% | 84.87% |
| 2011 | 12.56% | 87.44% |
| 2012 | 13.80% | 86.20% |
| 2013 | 15.33% | 84.67% |
| 2014 | 12.67% | 87.33% |
| 2015 | 11.91% | 88.09% |
| 2016 | 14.05% | 85.95% |
| 2017 | 14.19% | 85.81% |
| 2018 | 12.86% | 87.14% |
| 2019 | 13.77% | 86.23% |
| 2020 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
| 2021 | 13.73% | 86.27% |
Family service aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared family service aides 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 Service Aide | 14% | 86% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Family service aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family service aides is White, which makes up 53.8% of all family service aides. Comparatively, 22.9% of family service aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of family service aides are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Family service aide race
| Family service aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Family service aide race and ethnicity over time
See how family service aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family service aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.46% | 14.06% | 5.53% | 18.92% |
| 2011 | 59.99% | 13.33% | 5.32% | 18.22% |
| 2012 | 58.06% | 11.53% | 5.00% | 19.80% |
| 2013 | 56.36% | 12.89% | 5.82% | 19.71% |
| 2014 | 59.74% | 9.99% | 6.17% | 20.27% |
| 2015 | 58.42% | 12.02% | 5.13% | 19.72% |
| 2016 | 58.13% | 11.79% | 5.84% | 20.07% |
| 2017 | 56.41% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 21.67% |
| 2018 | 56.64% | 9.75% | 6.20% | 23.02% |
| 2019 | 56.67% | 10.87% | 5.95% | 22.37% |
| 2020 | 53.64% | 10.36% | 5.68% | 23.43% |
| 2021 | 53.78% | 9.97% | 6.58% | 22.93% |
Family service aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian family service aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family service aides have the lowest average salary at $32,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,131 |
| White | $32,788 |
| Black or African American | $32,424 |
| Asian | $34,244 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,199 |
Average family service aide age
See how the average age of family service aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family service aide 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 service aide age breakdown
The average age of family service aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the family service aide population.
Family service aide age breakdown
| Family Service Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Family service aide educational attainment
The most common degree for family service aides is bachelor's degree, with 52% of family service aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Family service aides by degree level
| Family service aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Family service aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, family service aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,588 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, family service aides earn a median annual income of $33,332 compared to $30,652 for family service aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,588 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,504 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,332 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,652 |
Family service aide employment statistics
Most family service aides work for a government in the health care industry.
Company size where family service aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family service aides work.
Family service aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 51% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Family service aide jobs by company type
Employees with the family service aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family service aides prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Family service aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 38% |
Family service aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for family service aides are health care, government and non profits.
Family service aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Government | 20% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Family service aide turnover and employment statistics
Family service aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family service aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family service aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family service aide 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 service aide tenure
The average family service aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 339 family service aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Family service aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Family service aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family service aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Vocational Specialist | 10.75% | 33,643 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Family Service Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar family service aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Vocational Specialist | 10.75% | 33,643 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by family service aides
The most common foreign language among family service aides is Spanish at 72.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 72.2%
- French, 11.1%
- German, 5.6%
- Hmong, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
Family service aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Hmong | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |