Group social worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Group social worker gender statistics
65.6% of group social workers are women and 34.4% of group social workers are men.
- Female, 65.6%
- Male, 34.4%
Group social worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.6% |
| Male | 34.4% |
Group social worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,253
Female income
$54,330
Group social worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in group social worker positions over time. Currently, 65.6% of group social workers are female.
Group social worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.95% | 63.05% |
| 2011 | 32.08% | 67.92% |
| 2012 | 34.49% | 65.51% |
| 2013 | 37.32% | 62.68% |
| 2014 | 32.28% | 67.72% |
| 2015 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2016 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2017 | 35.21% | 64.79% |
| 2018 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2019 | 34.43% | 65.57% |
| 2020 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2021 | 34.35% | 65.65% |
Group social worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared group social workers 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% |
| Group Social Worker | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Group social worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among group social workers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all group social workers. Comparatively, 16.7% of group social workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of group social workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Group social worker race
| Group social worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Group social worker race and ethnicity over time
See how group social worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Group social worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.87% | 17.18% | 5.61% | 12.66% |
| 2011 | 63.41% | 16.45% | 5.40% | 11.96% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 14.65% | 5.08% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 59.77% | 16.01% | 5.90% | 13.45% |
| 2014 | 63.15% | 13.11% | 6.25% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 61.83% | 15.14% | 5.21% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 14.91% | 5.93% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 59.82% | 14.76% | 5.48% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 60.05% | 12.87% | 6.28% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 60.08% | 13.99% | 6.03% | 16.10% |
| 2020 | 57.06% | 13.48% | 5.76% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 57.19% | 13.09% | 6.67% | 16.67% |
Group social worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian group social workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american group social workers have the lowest average salary at $55,211.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,195 |
| White | $56,228 |
| Black or African American | $55,211 |
| Asian | $60,371 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,387 |
Average group social worker age
See how the average age of group social workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Group social worker 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 |
Group social worker age breakdown
The average age of group social workers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the group social worker population.
Group social worker age breakdown
| Group Social Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Group social worker educational attainment
The most common degree for group social workers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of group social workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 34% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 34%
- Associate, 2%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Group social workers by degree level
| Group social worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 34% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Group social worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, group social workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,297 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, group social workers earn a median annual income of $57,764 compared to $50,360 for group social workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,297 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,963 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,764 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,360 |
Group social worker employment statistics
Most group social workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where group social workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where group social workers work.
Group social worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Group social worker jobs by company type
Employees with the group social worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most group social workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Group social worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 22% |
Group social worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for group social workers are health care, non profits and government.
Group social worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Group social worker turnover and employment statistics
Group social worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for group social workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Group social worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Group social worker 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 group social worker tenure
The average group social worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 group social workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Group social worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Group social worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of group social workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Deputy Probation Officer | 9.50% | 57,433 |
| Career Transition Specialist | 10.75% | 15,370 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Group Social Worker | 11.48% | - |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar group social worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Deputy Probation Officer | 9.50% | 57,433 |
| Career Transition Specialist | 10.75% | 15,370 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Intensive In-Home Counselor | 15.06% | 122,300 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by group social workers
The most common foreign language among group social workers is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Braille is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 12.5%
- Braille, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Group social worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Braille | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |