Human services assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Human services assistant gender statistics
75.8% of human services assistants are women and 24.2% of human services assistants are men.
- Female, 75.8%
- Male, 24.2%
Human services assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.8% |
| Male | 24.2% |
Human services assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,311
Female income
$31,346
Human services assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human services assistant positions over time. Currently, 75.8% of human services assistants are female.
Human services assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.29% | 73.71% |
| 2011 | 22.33% | 77.67% |
| 2012 | 24.26% | 75.74% |
| 2013 | 26.60% | 73.40% |
| 2014 | 22.49% | 77.51% |
| 2015 | 21.29% | 78.71% |
| 2016 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2017 | 24.85% | 75.15% |
| 2018 | 22.79% | 77.21% |
| 2019 | 24.22% | 75.78% |
| 2020 | 23.92% | 76.08% |
| 2021 | 24.15% | 75.85% |
Human services assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared human services 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% |
| Human Services Assistant | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Human services assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human services assistants is White, which makes up 56.8% of all human services assistants. Comparatively, 16.0% of human services assistants are Black or African American and 14.6% of human services assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.8%
- Black or African American, 16.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Human services assistant race
| Human services assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Human services assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how human services assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human services assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.49% | 20.12% | 4.89% | 10.55% |
| 2011 | 63.03% | 19.39% | 4.68% | 9.86% |
| 2012 | 61.09% | 17.59% | 4.36% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 59.40% | 18.95% | 5.18% | 11.35% |
| 2014 | 62.77% | 16.05% | 5.53% | 11.90% |
| 2015 | 61.45% | 18.08% | 4.50% | 11.36% |
| 2016 | 61.16% | 17.85% | 5.21% | 11.71% |
| 2017 | 59.44% | 17.70% | 4.76% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 59.67% | 15.81% | 5.56% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 59.70% | 16.93% | 5.31% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 56.68% | 16.41% | 5.04% | 15.07% |
| 2021 | 56.81% | 16.02% | 5.95% | 14.56% |
Human services assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human services assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american human services assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,936.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,272 |
| White | $32,620 |
| Black or African American | $31,936 |
| Asian | $35,426 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,401 |
Average human services assistant age
See how the average age of human services assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Human services 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 |
Human services assistant age breakdown
The average age of human services assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the human services assistant population.
Human services assistant age breakdown
| Human Services Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Human services assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for human services assistants is bachelor's degree, with 36% of human services assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Human services assistants by degree level
| Human services assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Human services assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human services assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,113 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, human services assistants earn a median annual income of $33,657 compared to $28,704 for human services assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,113 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,657 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,704 |
Human services assistant employment statistics
Most human services assistants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where human services assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human services assistants work.
Human services assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Human services assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the human services assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human services assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Human services assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 35% |
Human services assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for human services assistants are government, non profits and health care.
Human services assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Human services assistant turnover and employment statistics
Human services assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human services assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human services assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human services 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 human services assistant tenure
The average human services assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,116 human services assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Human services assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Human services assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Probation Officer | 9.50% | 56,961 |
| Admissions Advisor | 10.75% | 55,433 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Human Services Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Similar human services assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Probation Officer | 9.50% | 56,961 |
| Admissions Advisor | 10.75% | 55,433 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Foreign languages spoken by human services assistants
The most common foreign language among human services assistants is Spanish at 73.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 4.8% and Korean is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 73.8%
- Swedish, 4.8%
- Korean, 4.8%
- Japanese, 2.4%
- French, 2.4%
- Other, 11.8%
Human services assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.8% |
| Swedish | 4.8% |
| Korean | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 2.4% |
| French | 2.4% |
| Other | 11.8% |
