Family service assistant demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Family service assistant demographics by:
Family service assistant gender statistics
81.2% of family service assistants are women and 18.8% of family service assistants are men.
- Female, 81.2%
- Male, 18.8%
Family service assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.2% |
| Male | 18.8% |
Family service assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,108
Female income
$35,179
Family service assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family service assistant positions over time. Currently, 81.2% of family service assistants are female.
Family service assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.54% | 79.46% |
| 2011 | 17.24% | 82.76% |
| 2012 | 18.85% | 81.15% |
| 2013 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2014 | 17.38% | 82.62% |
| 2015 | 16.39% | 83.61% |
| 2016 | 19.16% | 80.84% |
| 2017 | 19.34% | 80.66% |
| 2018 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2019 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2020 | 18.56% | 81.44% |
| 2021 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
Family service assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared family service assistants 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 Assistant | 19% | 81% |
| 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 service assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family service assistants is White, which makes up 54.8% of all family service assistants. Comparatively, 19.9% of family service assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of family service assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Family service assistant race
| Family service assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Family service assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how family service assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family service assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.49% | 15.79% | 5.22% | 15.88% |
| 2011 | 61.03% | 15.06% | 5.01% | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 59.10% | 13.26% | 4.68% | 16.76% |
| 2013 | 57.40% | 14.61% | 5.50% | 16.68% |
| 2014 | 60.78% | 11.72% | 5.85% | 17.23% |
| 2015 | 59.46% | 13.75% | 4.82% | 16.69% |
| 2016 | 59.16% | 13.52% | 5.53% | 17.04% |
| 2017 | 57.45% | 13.36% | 5.08% | 18.63% |
| 2018 | 57.68% | 11.48% | 5.88% | 19.99% |
| 2019 | 57.70% | 12.60% | 5.63% | 19.33% |
| 2020 | 54.68% | 12.08% | 5.36% | 20.39% |
| 2021 | 54.82% | 11.69% | 6.27% | 19.89% |
Family service assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian family service assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american family service assistants have the lowest average salary at $36,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,049 |
| White | $37,071 |
| Black or African American | $36,053 |
| Asian | $41,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,244 |
Average family service assistant age
See how the average age of family service assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Family service assistant 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 assistant age breakdown
The average age of family service assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the family service assistant population.
Family service assistant age breakdown
| Family Service Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Family service assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for family service assistants is bachelor's degree, with 57% of family service assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Family service assistants by degree level
| Family service assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
Family service assistant jobs you might like
Family service assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, family service assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,493 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, family service assistants earn a median annual income of $38,629 compared to $31,331 for family service assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,493 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,954 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,629 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,331 |
Family service assistant employment statistics
Most family service assistants work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where family service assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family service assistants work.
Family service assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Family service assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the family service assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family service assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Family service assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 23% |
Family service assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for family service assistants are non profits, health care and government.
Family service assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Family service assistant turnover and employment statistics
Family service assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family service assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family service assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family service assistant 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 assistant tenure
The average family service assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,905 family service assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Family service assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Family service assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family service assistants 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 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Employment Counselor | 10.75% | 29,459 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Family Service Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Similar family service assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Employment Counselor | 10.75% | 29,459 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by family service assistants
The most common foreign language among family service assistants is Spanish at 64.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.4% and German is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 64.9%
- French, 6.4%
- German, 5.8%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Mandarin, 2.9%
- Other, 15.3%
Family service assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.9% |
| French | 6.4% |
| German | 5.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Mandarin | 2.9% |
| Other | 15.3% |
