Mission worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Mission worker gender statistics
49.0% of mission workers are women and 51.0% of mission workers are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Mission worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Mission worker gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,224
Female income
$49,329
Mission worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mission worker positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of mission workers are female.
Mission worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.25% | 44.75% |
| 2011 | 57.65% | 42.35% |
| 2012 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2013 | 59.35% | 40.65% |
| 2014 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 2015 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2016 | 55.07% | 44.93% |
| 2017 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2018 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2019 | 43.75% | 56.25% |
| 2020 | 53.19% | 46.81% |
| 2021 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
Mission worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared mission workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Mission Worker | 51% | 49% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Mission worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mission workers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all mission workers. Comparatively, 10.9% of mission workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of mission workers are Asian.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mission worker race
| Mission worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mission worker race and ethnicity over time
See how mission worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mission worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.24% | 10.40% | 6.07% | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 76.18% | 8.82% | 5.32% | 8.09% |
| 2012 | 71.88% | 9.55% | 5.98% | 10.54% |
| 2013 | 70.48% | 9.31% | 9.10% | 9.68% |
| 2014 | 69.34% | 9.56% | 7.32% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 70.57% | 9.99% | 8.03% | 9.99% |
| 2016 | 69.45% | 10.13% | 7.63% | 10.39% |
| 2017 | 70.75% | 8.88% | 8.34% | 9.17% |
| 2018 | 70.83% | 10.63% | 6.44% | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 69.68% | 11.46% | 7.49% | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 66.65% | 11.45% | 8.15% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 65.24% | 9.65% | 9.80% | 10.93% |
Mission worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown mission workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino mission workers have the lowest average salary at $56,230.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,278 |
| White | $56,671 |
| Black or African American | $60,568 |
| Asian | $61,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,230 |
Average mission worker age
See how the average age of mission workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mission worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 52 |
| Asian | 54.5 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44 |
Mission worker age breakdown
The average age of mission workers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the mission worker population.
Mission worker age breakdown
| Mission Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Mission worker educational attainment
The most common degree for mission workers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of mission workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Mission workers by degree level
| Mission worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Mission worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mission workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,762 annually. With a Associate degree, mission workers earn a median annual income of $64,419 compared to $61,569 for mission workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,762 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,419 |
Mission worker employment statistics
Company size where mission workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mission workers work.
Mission worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 39% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Mission worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for mission workers are education, non profits and professional.
Mission worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Non Profits | 27% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Mission worker turnover and employment statistics
Mission worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mission workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mission worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mission worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.04% |
| 2011 | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 3.97% |
| 2013 | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 3.98% |
| 2021 | 4.73% |
Average mission worker tenure
The average mission worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 mission workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mission worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mission worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mission workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Advisor | 8.30% | 55,433 |
| Case Manager Internship | 13.09% | 96,904 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Religious Education Coordinator | 16.29% | 18,042 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| College Chaplain | 20.25% | 3,337 |
| Mission Worker | 27.67% | - |
Similar mission worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Advisor | 8.30% | 55,433 |
| Case Manager Internship | 13.09% | 96,904 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Religious Education Coordinator | 16.29% | 18,042 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| College Chaplain | 20.25% | 3,337 |
Foreign languages spoken by mission workers
- Spanish, 90.0%
- French, 10.0%
Mission worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.0% |
| French | 10.0% |