Nursing home social worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursing home social worker demographics by:
Nursing home social worker gender statistics
83.1% of nursing home social workers are women and 16.9% of nursing home social workers are men.
- Female, 83.1%
- Male, 16.9%
Nursing home social worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.1% |
| Male | 16.9% |
Nursing home social worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,674
Female income
$51,047
Nursing home social worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursing home social worker positions over time. Currently, 83.1% of nursing home social workers are female.
Nursing home social worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.51% | 84.49% |
| 2011 | 14.85% | 85.15% |
| 2012 | 14.81% | 85.19% |
| 2013 | 14.25% | 85.75% |
| 2014 | 15.01% | 84.99% |
| 2015 | 14.82% | 85.18% |
| 2016 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2017 | 14.71% | 85.29% |
| 2018 | 18.85% | 81.15% |
| 2019 | 19.20% | 80.80% |
| 2020 | 20.78% | 79.22% |
| 2021 | 16.87% | 83.13% |
Nursing home social worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursing home 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% |
| Nursing Home Social Worker | 17% | 83% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Nursing home social worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursing home social workers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all nursing home social workers. Comparatively, 19.9% of nursing home social workers are Black or African American and 12.3% of nursing home 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%
Nursing home social worker race
| Nursing home 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% |
Nursing home social worker race and ethnicity over time
See how nursing home social worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursing home 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% |
Nursing home social worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nursing home social workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White nursing home social workers have the lowest average salary at $48,975.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,290 |
| White | $48,975 |
| Black or African American | $50,676 |
| Asian | $51,204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,265 |
Average nursing home social worker age
See how the average age of nursing home social workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nursing home 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 |
Nursing home social worker age breakdown
The average age of nursing home social workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the nursing home social worker population.
Nursing home social worker age breakdown
| Nursing Home Social Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Nursing home social worker educational attainment
The most common degree for nursing home social workers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of nursing home social workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Nursing home social workers by degree level
| Nursing home social worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Nursing home social worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursing home social workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,936 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, nursing home social workers earn a median annual income of $52,542 compared to $50,384 for nursing home social workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,936 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,270 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,542 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,384 |
Nursing home social worker employment statistics
Most nursing home social workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nursing home social workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursing home social workers work.
Nursing home social worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Nursing home social worker jobs by company type
Employees with the nursing home social worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursing home social workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nursing home social worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
Nursing home social worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursing home social workers are health care, professional and education.
Nursing home social worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 51% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Nursing home social worker turnover and employment statistics
Nursing home social worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursing home social workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursing home social worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursing home 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 nursing home social worker tenure
The average nursing home social worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 nursing home social workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursing home social worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Nursing home social worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursing home 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Truant Officer | 9.50% | 55,684 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 11.48% | 20,723 |
| Nursing Home Social Worker | 12.99% | - |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Similar nursing home social worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Truant Officer | 9.50% | 55,684 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 11.48% | 20,723 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursing home social workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nursing home social worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |