House fellow demographics and statistics in the US
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House fellow gender statistics
44.5% of house fellows are women and 55.5% of house fellows are men.
- Male, 55.5%
- Female, 44.5%
House fellow gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.5% |
| Female | 44.5% |
House fellow gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,974
Female income
$72,498
House fellow gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in house fellow positions over time. Currently, 44.5% of house fellows are female.
House fellow gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2011 | 52.93% | 47.07% |
| 2012 | 55.62% | 44.38% |
| 2013 | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 2014 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2015 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2016 | 56.12% | 43.88% |
| 2017 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2018 | 53.59% | 46.41% |
| 2019 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2020 | 55.15% | 44.85% |
| 2021 | 55.47% | 44.53% |
House fellow related jobs gender ratio
We compared house fellows 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% |
| House Fellow | 55% | 45% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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House fellow demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among house fellows is White, which makes up 55.2% of all house fellows. Comparatively, 18.5% of house fellows are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of house fellows are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
House fellow race
| House fellow race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
House fellow race and ethnicity over time
See how house fellow racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
House fellow race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.86% | 16.10% | 5.94% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 61.40% | 15.37% | 5.73% | 13.77% |
| 2012 | 59.46% | 13.57% | 5.41% | 15.35% |
| 2013 | 57.77% | 14.93% | 6.23% | 15.26% |
| 2014 | 61.15% | 12.03% | 6.58% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 59.82% | 14.06% | 5.54% | 15.27% |
| 2016 | 59.53% | 13.83% | 6.25% | 15.62% |
| 2017 | 57.81% | 13.68% | 5.81% | 17.21% |
| 2018 | 58.05% | 11.79% | 6.61% | 18.57% |
| 2019 | 58.07% | 12.91% | 6.36% | 17.91% |
| 2020 | 55.05% | 12.40% | 6.09% | 18.98% |
| 2021 | 55.19% | 12.01% | 6.99% | 18.48% |
House fellow wage gap by race
According to our data, asian house fellows have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american house fellows have the lowest average salary at $73,843.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,885 |
| White | $75,400 |
| Black or African American | $73,843 |
| Asian | $81,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,180 |
Average house fellow age
See how the average age of house fellows varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
House fellow 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 |
House fellow age breakdown
The average age of house fellows is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the house fellow population.
House fellow age breakdown
| House Fellow Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
House fellow educational attainment
The most common degree for house fellows is bachelor's degree, with 78% of house fellows earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
House fellows by degree level
| House fellow degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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House fellow wage gap by degree level
According to the data, house fellows with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,895 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, house fellows earn a median annual income of $77,761 compared to $66,472 for house fellows with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,895 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,761 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,472 |
House fellow employment statistics
Most house fellows work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where house fellows work
Below, you can see the size of companies where house fellows work.
House fellow jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
House fellow jobs by company type
Employees with the house fellow job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most house fellows prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
House fellow jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 23% |
House fellow jobs by industry
The most common industries for house fellows are education, hospitality and government.
House fellow industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Government | 15% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
House fellow turnover and employment statistics
House fellow unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for house fellows between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
House fellow unemployment rate by year
| Year | House fellow 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 house fellow tenure
The average house fellow stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 156 house fellows resumes in Zippia's database.
House fellow tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
House fellow LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of house fellows 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 Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Academic Advisement Director | 10.75% | 6,729 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| House Fellow | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Similar house fellow jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Academic Advisement Director | 10.75% | 6,729 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by house fellows
The most common foreign language among house fellows is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 7.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Russian, 7.1%
House fellow languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
