Human service specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Human service specialist gender statistics
77.5% of human service specialists are women and 22.5% of human service specialists are men.
- Female, 77.5%
- Male, 22.5%
Human service specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.5% |
| Male | 22.5% |
Human service specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,736
Female income
$51,015
Human service specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human service specialist positions over time. Currently, 77.5% of human service specialists are female.
Human service specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.53% | 75.47% |
| 2011 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 2012 | 22.60% | 77.40% |
| 2013 | 24.82% | 75.18% |
| 2014 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2015 | 19.78% | 80.22% |
| 2016 | 22.96% | 77.04% |
| 2017 | 23.16% | 76.84% |
| 2018 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
| 2019 | 22.55% | 77.45% |
| 2020 | 22.27% | 77.73% |
| 2021 | 22.49% | 77.51% |
Human service specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared human service specialists 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% |
| Human Service Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Human service specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human service specialists is White, which makes up 52.7% of all human service specialists. Comparatively, 18.1% of human service specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of human service specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 52.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Human service specialist race
| Human service specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Human service specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how human service specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human service specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.42% | 19.15% | 5.81% | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 58.96% | 18.42% | 5.60% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 57.03% | 16.62% | 5.27% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 55.33% | 17.97% | 6.09% | 14.84% |
| 2014 | 58.71% | 15.08% | 6.44% | 15.39% |
| 2015 | 57.39% | 17.11% | 5.41% | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 57.09% | 16.88% | 6.12% | 15.20% |
| 2017 | 55.38% | 16.72% | 5.67% | 16.79% |
| 2018 | 55.61% | 14.84% | 6.48% | 18.14% |
| 2019 | 55.63% | 15.96% | 6.23% | 17.49% |
| 2020 | 52.61% | 15.44% | 5.95% | 18.55% |
| 2021 | 52.75% | 15.05% | 6.86% | 18.05% |
Human service specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human service specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american human service specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,835.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,683 |
| White | $52,782 |
| Black or African American | $51,835 |
| Asian | $56,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,861 |
Average human service specialist age
See how the average age of human service specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Human service specialist 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 |
Human service specialist age breakdown
The average age of human service specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the human service specialist population.
Human service specialist age breakdown
| Human Service Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Human service specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for human service specialists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of human service specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Human service specialists by degree level
| Human service specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Human service specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human service specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,294 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, human service specialists earn a median annual income of $54,213 compared to $47,314 for human service specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,294 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,213 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,314 |
Human service specialist employment statistics
Most human service specialists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where human service specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human service specialists work.
Human service specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Human service specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the human service specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human service specialists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Human service specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 53% |
Human service specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for human service specialists are government, health care and professional.
Human service specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 43% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Human service specialist turnover and employment statistics
Human service specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human service specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human service specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human service specialist 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 human service specialist tenure
The average human service specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,802 human service specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Human service specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Human service specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human service specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Campus Coordinator | 10.75% | 19,667 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Human Service Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Similar human service specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Campus Coordinator | 10.75% | 19,667 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | 15.06% | 128,509 |
Foreign languages spoken by human service specialists
The most common foreign language among human service specialists is Spanish at 78.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.1% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 1.7%.
- Spanish, 78.5%
- French, 5.1%
- Vietnamese, 1.7%
- Arabic, 1.7%
- Russian, 1.1%
- Other, 11.9%
Human service specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.5% |
| French | 5.1% |
| Vietnamese | 1.7% |
| Arabic | 1.7% |
| Russian | 1.1% |
| Other | 11.9% |
