Parent aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Parent aide demographics by:
Parent aide gender statistics
87.1% of parent aides are women and 12.9% of parent aides are men.
- Female, 87.1%
- Male, 12.9%
Parent aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.1% |
| Male | 12.9% |
Parent aide gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,502
Female income
$40,417
Parent aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parent aide positions over time. Currently, 87.1% of parent aides are female.
Parent aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.21% | 85.79% |
| 2011 | 11.78% | 88.22% |
| 2012 | 12.95% | 87.05% |
| 2013 | 14.40% | 85.60% |
| 2014 | 11.88% | 88.12% |
| 2015 | 11.16% | 88.84% |
| 2016 | 13.19% | 86.81% |
| 2017 | 13.32% | 86.68% |
| 2018 | 12.06% | 87.94% |
| 2019 | 12.92% | 87.08% |
| 2020 | 12.74% | 87.26% |
| 2021 | 12.89% | 87.11% |
Parent aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared parent aides 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% |
| Parent Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Parent aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parent aides is White, which makes up 56.8% of all parent aides. Comparatively, 21.1% of parent aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of parent aides are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Parent aide race
| Parent aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Parent aide race and ethnicity over time
See how parent aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parent aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.43% | 14.37% | 4.08% | 17.13% |
| 2011 | 62.97% | 13.63% | 3.87% | 16.43% |
| 2012 | 61.03% | 11.83% | 3.55% | 18.01% |
| 2013 | 59.34% | 13.19% | 4.37% | 17.93% |
| 2014 | 62.71% | 10.29% | 4.72% | 18.48% |
| 2015 | 61.39% | 12.32% | 3.69% | 17.94% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 12.09% | 4.40% | 18.29% |
| 2017 | 59.38% | 11.94% | 3.95% | 19.88% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 10.06% | 4.75% | 21.23% |
| 2019 | 59.64% | 11.17% | 4.50% | 20.58% |
| 2020 | 56.62% | 10.66% | 4.23% | 21.64% |
| 2021 | 56.76% | 10.27% | 5.14% | 21.14% |
Parent aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian parent aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american parent aides have the lowest average salary at $41,046.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,461 |
| White | $41,771 |
| Black or African American | $41,046 |
| Asian | $44,724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,598 |
Average parent aide age
See how the average age of parent aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Parent aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Parent aide age breakdown
The average age of parent aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the parent aide population.
Parent aide age breakdown
| Parent Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Parent aide educational attainment
The most common degree for parent aides is bachelor's degree, with 58% of parent aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Parent aides by degree level
| Parent aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Parent aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parent aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,514 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, parent aides earn a median annual income of $42,867 compared to $37,575 for parent aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,514 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,867 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,575 |
Parent aide employment statistics
Most parent aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where parent aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parent aides work.
Parent aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Parent aide jobs by company type
Employees with the parent aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parent aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Parent aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 20% |
Parent aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for parent aides are health care, non profits and professional.
Parent aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Parent aide turnover and employment statistics
Parent aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parent aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parent aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parent aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average parent aide tenure
The average parent aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,510 parent aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Parent aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Parent aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parent aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Supervisor | 9.50% | 914 |
| Counseling Specialist | 10.75% | 64,404 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Parent Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Crisis Counselor | 15.06% | 76,255 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Similar parent aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Supervisor | 9.50% | 914 |
| Counseling Specialist | 10.75% | 64,404 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Crisis Counselor | 15.06% | 76,255 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by parent aides
The most common foreign language among parent aides is Spanish at 92.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 1.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 1.8%.
- Spanish, 92.9%
- Russian, 1.8%
- Portuguese, 1.8%
- French, 1.8%
- Italian, 1.8%
Parent aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 92.9% |
| Russian | 1.8% |
| Portuguese | 1.8% |
| French | 1.8% |
| Italian | 1.8% |
