Human services manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Human services manager demographics by:
Human services manager gender statistics
68.5% of human services managers are women and 31.5% of human services managers are men.
- Female, 68.5%
- Male, 31.5%
Human services manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.5% |
| Male | 31.5% |
Human services manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,372
Female income
$64,852
Human services manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human services manager positions over time. Currently, 68.5% of human services managers are female.
Human services manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2011 | 29.37% | 70.63% |
| 2012 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2013 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2014 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2015 | 28.13% | 71.87% |
| 2016 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2017 | 32.36% | 67.64% |
| 2018 | 29.93% | 70.07% |
| 2019 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2020 | 31.26% | 68.74% |
| 2021 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
Human services manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared human services managers 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 Manager | 32% | 68% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Human services manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human services managers is White, which makes up 56.0% of all human services managers. Comparatively, 18.1% of human services managers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of human services managers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Human services manager race
| Human services manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Human services manager race and ethnicity over time
See how human services manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human services manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.72% | 16.26% | 5.28% | 14.10% |
| 2011 | 62.26% | 15.53% | 5.07% | 13.41% |
| 2012 | 60.32% | 13.73% | 4.74% | 14.99% |
| 2013 | 58.63% | 15.08% | 5.57% | 14.90% |
| 2014 | 62.00% | 12.19% | 5.92% | 15.46% |
| 2015 | 60.68% | 14.22% | 4.88% | 14.91% |
| 2016 | 60.39% | 13.99% | 5.59% | 15.26% |
| 2017 | 58.67% | 13.83% | 5.14% | 16.85% |
| 2018 | 58.91% | 11.95% | 5.95% | 18.21% |
| 2019 | 58.93% | 13.07% | 5.70% | 17.55% |
| 2020 | 55.91% | 12.55% | 5.43% | 18.62% |
| 2021 | 56.05% | 12.16% | 6.33% | 18.12% |
Human services manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human services managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american human services managers have the lowest average salary at $66,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,282 |
| White | $67,778 |
| Black or African American | $66,207 |
| Asian | $74,269 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,580 |
Average human services manager age
See how the average age of human services managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Human services manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of human services managers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the human services manager population.
Human services manager age breakdown
| Human Services Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Human services manager educational attainment
The most common degree for human services managers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of human services managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Human services managers by degree level
| Human services manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Human services manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human services managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,536 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, human services managers earn a median annual income of $70,170 compared to $58,822 for human services managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,226 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,170 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,822 |
Human services manager employment statistics
Most human services managers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where human services managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human services managers work.
Human services manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Human services manager jobs by company type
Employees with the human services manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human services managers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Human services manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 34% |
Human services manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for human services managers are government, health care and professional.
Human services manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Human services manager turnover and employment statistics
Human services manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human services managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human services manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human services manager 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 manager tenure
The average human services manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 456 human services managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Human services manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Human services manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human services managers 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 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Academic Coordinator | 10.75% | 34,679 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Human Services Manager | 11.48% | - |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar human services manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Academic Coordinator | 10.75% | 34,679 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by human services managers
The most common foreign language among human services managers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hebrew at 15.4% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Hebrew, 15.4%
- Ukrainian, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Human services manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Hebrew | 15.4% |
| Ukrainian | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |
