Oncology social work demographics and statistics in the US
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Oncology social work demographics by:
Oncology social work gender statistics
85.6% of oncology social works are women and 14.4% of oncology social works are men.
- Female, 85.6%
- Male, 14.4%
Oncology social work gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.6% |
| Male | 14.4% |
Oncology social work gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,166
Female income
$53,463
Oncology social work gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oncology social work positions over time. Currently, 85.6% of oncology social works are female.
Oncology social work gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.21% | 86.79% |
| 2011 | 12.63% | 87.37% |
| 2012 | 12.60% | 87.40% |
| 2013 | 12.10% | 87.90% |
| 2014 | 12.77% | 87.23% |
| 2015 | 12.61% | 87.39% |
| 2016 | 12.80% | 87.20% |
| 2017 | 12.51% | 87.49% |
| 2018 | 16.15% | 83.85% |
| 2019 | 16.46% | 83.54% |
| 2020 | 17.86% | 82.14% |
| 2021 | 14.40% | 85.60% |
Oncology social work related jobs gender ratio
We compared oncology social works 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% |
| Oncology Social Work | 14% | 86% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Oncology social work demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oncology social works is White, which makes up 58.5% of all oncology social works. Comparatively, 19.9% of oncology social works are Black or African American and 12.3% of oncology social works 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%
Oncology social work race
| Oncology social work 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% |
Oncology social work race and ethnicity over time
See how oncology social work racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oncology social work 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% |
Oncology social work wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown oncology social works have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White oncology social works have the lowest average salary at $51,805.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,657 |
| White | $51,805 |
| Black or African American | $53,168 |
| Asian | $53,588 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,637 |
Average oncology social work age
See how the average age of oncology social works varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oncology social work 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 |
Oncology social work age breakdown
The average age of oncology social works is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the oncology social work population.
Oncology social work age breakdown
| Oncology Social Work Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Oncology social work educational attainment
The most common degree for oncology social works is master's degree, with 49% of oncology social works earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 47% and bachelor's degree degree at 3%.
- Master's, 49%
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Oncology social works by degree level
| Oncology social work degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Oncology social work wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oncology social works with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,865 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oncology social works earn a median annual income of $54,650 compared to $52,935 for oncology social works with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,865 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,976 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,935 |
Oncology social work employment statistics
Most oncology social works work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where oncology social works work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oncology social works work.
Oncology social work jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Oncology social work jobs by company type
Employees with the oncology social work job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oncology social works prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Oncology social work jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 3% |
Oncology social work jobs by industry
The most common industries for oncology social works are health care, education and non profits.
Oncology social work industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 74% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Oncology social work turnover and employment statistics
Oncology social work unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oncology social works between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oncology social work unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oncology social work 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 oncology social work tenure
The average oncology social work stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 oncology social works resumes in Zippia's database.
Oncology social work tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Oncology social work LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oncology social works 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Volunteer | 11.48% | 9,583 |
| Oncology Social Work | 12.99% | - |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist | 15.06% | 84,954 |
Similar oncology social work jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Volunteer | 11.48% | 9,583 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist | 15.06% | 84,954 |
Foreign languages spoken by oncology social works
The most common foreign language among oncology social works is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sami at 8.3% and Yoruba is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Sami, 8.3%
- Yoruba, 8.3%
Oncology social work languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Sami | 8.3% |
| Yoruba | 8.3% |