Neonatal social worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Neonatal social worker gender statistics
90.0% of neonatal social workers are women and 10.0% of neonatal social workers are men.
- Female, 90.0%
- Male, 10.0%
Neonatal social worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.0% |
| Male | 10.0% |
Neonatal social worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,276
Female income
$54,724
Neonatal social worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in neonatal social worker positions over time. Currently, 90.0% of neonatal social workers are female.
Neonatal social worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.14% | 90.86% |
| 2011 | 8.72% | 91.28% |
| 2012 | 8.69% | 91.31% |
| 2013 | 8.34% | 91.66% |
| 2014 | 8.82% | 91.18% |
| 2015 | 8.70% | 91.30% |
| 2016 | 8.84% | 91.16% |
| 2017 | 8.63% | 91.37% |
| 2018 | 11.29% | 88.71% |
| 2019 | 11.52% | 88.48% |
| 2020 | 12.56% | 87.44% |
| 2021 | 10.00% | 90.00% |
Neonatal social worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared neonatal social workers 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% |
| Neonatal Social Worker | 10% | 90% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Neonatal social worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among neonatal social workers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all neonatal social workers. Comparatively, 19.9% of neonatal social workers are Black or African American and 12.3% of neonatal social workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.5%
- Black or African American, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Neonatal social worker race
| Neonatal social worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Black or African American | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Neonatal social worker race and ethnicity over time
See how neonatal social worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Neonatal social worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 65.80% | 17.35% | 2.18% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 15.00% | 2.08% | 12.40% |
| 2020 | 62.15% | 15.96% | 3.26% | 12.70% |
| 2021 | 58.45% | 19.92% | 3.32% | 12.27% |
Neonatal social worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown neonatal social workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White neonatal social workers have the lowest average salary at $52,237.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,018 |
| White | $52,237 |
| Black or African American | $54,278 |
| Asian | $54,913 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,987 |
Average neonatal social worker age
See how the average age of neonatal social workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Neonatal social worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 46 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
Neonatal social worker age breakdown
The average age of neonatal social workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the neonatal social worker population.
Neonatal social worker age breakdown
| Neonatal Social Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Neonatal social worker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 42%
Neonatal social workers by degree level
| Neonatal social worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 42% |
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Neonatal social worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, neonatal social workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,082 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, neonatal social workers earn a median annual income of $56,528 compared to $53,928 for neonatal social workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,082 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,637 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,528 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,928 |
Neonatal social worker turnover and employment statistics
Neonatal social worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for neonatal social workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Neonatal social worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Neonatal social worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 3.18% |
Average neonatal social worker tenure
The average neonatal social worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 neonatal social workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Neonatal social worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 36% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Neonatal social worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of neonatal social 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Relief Worker | 11.48% | 31,694 |
| Neonatal Social Worker | 12.99% | - |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Similar neonatal social worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Relief Worker | 11.48% | 31,694 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by neonatal social workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Neonatal social worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |