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Live in caregiver demographics and statistics in the US

Live in caregiver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates live in caregiver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our live in caregiver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about live in caregivers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 58,494 live in caregivers currently employed in the United States.
  • 80.8% of all live in caregivers are women, while 19.2% are men.
  • The average live in caregiver age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of live in caregivers is White (56.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.8%), Black or African American (10.1%) and Asian (7.9%).
  • Live in caregivers are most in-demand in Northbrook, IL.
  • Burlington, VT pays an annual average wage of $51,614, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women live in caregivers earned 97% of what men earned.
  • New Jersey is the best state for live in caregivers to live.
  • Live in caregivers are 91% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Live in caregiver gender statistics

80.8% of live in caregivers are women and 19.2% of live in caregivers are men.
  • Female, 80.8%
  • Male, 19.2%

Live in caregiver gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female80.8%
Male19.2%

Live in caregiver gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$38,758
female-income
Female income
$37,564

Live in caregiver gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in live in caregiver positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of live in caregivers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Live in caregiver gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201015.33%84.67%
201115.87%84.13%
201217.98%82.02%
201317.09%82.91%
201417.30%82.70%
201517.34%82.66%
201617.96%82.04%
201718.54%81.46%
201817.97%82.03%
201918.55%81.45%
202021.12%78.88%
202119.23%80.77%

Live in caregiver related jobs gender ratio

We compared live in caregivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Live In Caregiver19%81%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Live in caregiver demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among live in caregivers is White, which makes up 56.2% of all live in caregivers. Comparatively, 19.8% of live in caregivers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of live in caregivers are Black or African American.
  • White, 56.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
  • Black or African American, 10.1%
  • Asian, 7.9%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%

Live in caregiver race

Live in caregiver racePercentages
White56.2%
Hispanic or Latino19.8%
Black or African American10.1%
Asian7.9%
Unknown4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.4%

Live in caregiver race and ethnicity over time

See how live in caregiver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Live in caregiver race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.70%11.96%4.77%15.23%
201161.80%12.96%5.44%15.84%
201262.42%12.07%5.39%16.28%
201362.68%11.65%5.60%16.32%
201462.92%10.97%5.86%16.36%
201562.22%11.17%5.78%17.27%
201660.97%11.11%6.46%17.76%
201760.61%10.07%7.34%17.92%
201861.08%11.04%6.61%17.59%
201962.95%9.91%6.42%17.21%
202059.17%10.40%7.32%17.19%
202156.23%10.14%7.86%19.80%

Live in caregiver wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american live in caregivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown live in caregivers have the lowest average salary at $37,519.
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$37,519
White$38,511
Black or African American$39,779
Asian$39,035
Hispanic or Latino$38,982

Average live in caregiver age

See how the average age of live in caregivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Live in caregiver age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4548
Unknown3747
Asian5654
Hispanic or Latino4149
White4751
American Indian and Alaska Native4547

Live in caregiver age breakdown

The average age of live in caregivers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the live in caregiver population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Live in caregiver age breakdown

Live In Caregiver YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years13%

Live in caregiver educational attainment

The most common degree for live in caregivers is high school diploma, with 31% of live in caregivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
  • High School Diploma, 31%
  • Bachelor's, 23%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 16%

Live in caregivers by degree level

Live in caregiver degreePercentages
High School Diploma31%
Bachelor's23%
Associate19%
Diploma11%
Other Degrees16%

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Live in caregiver wage gap by degree level

According to the data, live in caregivers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,485 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, live in caregivers earn a median annual income of $39,639 compared to $39,094 for live in caregivers with an Associate degree.
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$40,485
High School Diploma or Less$37,673
Bachelor's Degree$39,639
Some College/ Associate Degree$39,094

Live in caregiver employment statistics

Most live in caregivers work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where live in caregivers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where live in caregivers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Live in caregiver jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees30%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees3%

Live in caregiver jobs by company type

Employees with the live in caregiver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most live in caregivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Live in caregiver jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public4%
Private91%
Government4%

Live in caregiver jobs by industry

The most common industries for live in caregivers are health care, professional and retail.

Health Care

Professional

Retail

Start-up

Non Profits

Live in caregiver turnover and employment statistics

Live in caregiver unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for live in caregivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Live in caregiver unemployment rate by year

YearLive in caregiver unemployment rate
201010.10%
201111.06%
20129.90%
20138.83%
20147.61%
20156.51%
20165.54%
20175.18%
20184.93%
20194.32%
20205.81%
20217.35%

Average live in caregiver tenure

The average live in caregiver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,379 live in caregivers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Live in caregiver tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year28%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Live in caregiver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of live in caregivers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Playground Aide4.43%40,215
House Servant5.80%22,846
Live In Caregiver6.73%-
Group Coordinator8.12%25,342
Cottage Parent12.72%1,255
Physical Fitness Teacher13.13%108,511

Similar live in caregiver jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Playground Aide4.43%40,215
House Servant5.80%22,846
Group Coordinator8.12%25,342
Cottage Parent12.72%1,255
Physical Fitness Teacher13.13%108,511

Foreign languages spoken by live in caregivers

The most common foreign language among live in caregivers is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Polish is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
  • Spanish, 51.1%
  • French, 9.1%
  • Polish, 6.8%
  • Russian, 5.7%
  • Ukrainian, 3.4%
  • Other, 23.9%

Live in caregiver languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish51.1%
French9.1%
Polish6.8%
Russian5.7%
Ukrainian3.4%
Other23.9%

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Live in caregiver location demographics

Where do live in caregivers earn the most?

Live in caregivers earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average live in caregiver salary is $53,236. The map here shows where live in caregivers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Live In Caregivers?

By looking through more than 3,379 resumes, we found that the most popular places for live in caregivers are Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Live In Caregivers

Live in caregiver jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Pennsylvania3,656$37,331
2New York2,163$41,188
3California2,110$29,187
4Florida1,420$26,412
5Illinois1,414$30,744
6New Jersey1,379$49,200
7Texas1,285$27,635
8Ohio972$28,502
9Michigan937$35,274
10Massachusetts892$53,236
11Georgia825$23,130
12North Carolina755$26,184
13Tennessee662$24,621
14Indiana605$27,776
15Virginia590$34,840
16Washington567$36,325
17Oregon539$36,357
18Missouri527$23,949
19Wisconsin494$29,521
20Connecticut453$45,123
21Arizona441$26,979
22Maryland422$40,734
23South Carolina419$21,762
24Minnesota399$32,205
25Alabama324$25,759
26Colorado312$31,036
27Kentucky271$31,161
28Iowa205$26,025
29New Mexico199$24,066
30Oklahoma182$23,504
31Louisiana165$21,409
32Arkansas153$22,910
33Montana147$31,721
34Kansas123$31,267
35Maine120$46,168
36West Virginia120$31,621
37Nevada117$25,974
38Idaho107$25,805
39Nebraska103$25,984
40Mississippi102$21,529
41Delaware94$35,259
42New Hampshire80$44,309
43Utah78$30,637
44Rhode Island55$42,242
45Hawaii44$32,248
46District of Columbia37$33,832
47South Dakota36$29,989
48Vermont35$51,807
49Alaska34$40,267
50North Dakota28$28,963
51Wyoming21$25,995

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