Parent liaison demographics and statistics in the US
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Parent liaison gender statistics
83.1% of parent liaisons are women and 16.9% of parent liaisons are men.
- Female, 83.1%
- Male, 16.9%
Parent liaison gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.1% |
| Male | 16.9% |
Parent liaison gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,490
Female income
$35,610
Parent liaison gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parent liaison positions over time. Currently, 83.1% of parent liaisons are female.
Parent liaison gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.56% | 81.44% |
| 2011 | 15.52% | 84.48% |
| 2012 | 17.00% | 83.00% |
| 2013 | 18.80% | 81.20% |
| 2014 | 15.64% | 84.36% |
| 2015 | 14.74% | 85.26% |
| 2016 | 17.29% | 82.71% |
| 2017 | 17.45% | 82.55% |
| 2018 | 15.87% | 84.13% |
| 2019 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2020 | 16.73% | 83.27% |
| 2021 | 16.91% | 83.09% |
Parent liaison related jobs gender ratio
We compared parent liaisons 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 Liaison | 17% | 83% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Parent liaison demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parent liaisons is White, which makes up 50.4% of all parent liaisons. Comparatively, 23.7% of parent liaisons are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of parent liaisons are Black or African American.
- White, 50.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.7%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Parent liaison race
| Parent liaison race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Parent liaison race and ethnicity over time
See how parent liaison racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parent liaison race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.12% | 17.48% | 4.48% | 19.67% |
| 2011 | 56.66% | 16.75% | 4.28% | 18.98% |
| 2012 | 54.73% | 14.95% | 3.95% | 20.56% |
| 2013 | 53.03% | 16.30% | 4.77% | 20.47% |
| 2014 | 56.41% | 13.41% | 5.12% | 21.03% |
| 2015 | 55.09% | 15.44% | 4.09% | 20.48% |
| 2016 | 54.79% | 15.21% | 4.80% | 20.83% |
| 2017 | 53.08% | 15.05% | 4.35% | 22.42% |
| 2018 | 53.31% | 13.17% | 5.15% | 23.78% |
| 2019 | 53.33% | 14.29% | 4.90% | 23.12% |
| 2020 | 50.31% | 13.77% | 4.63% | 24.19% |
| 2021 | 50.45% | 13.38% | 5.54% | 23.69% |
Parent liaison wage gap by race
According to our data, asian parent liaisons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american parent liaisons have the lowest average salary at $36,177.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,453 |
| White | $36,831 |
| Black or African American | $36,177 |
| Asian | $39,494 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,576 |
Average parent liaison age
See how the average age of parent liaisons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Parent liaison 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 liaison age breakdown
The average age of parent liaisons is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the parent liaison population.
Parent liaison age breakdown
| Parent Liaison Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Parent liaison educational attainment
The most common degree for parent liaisons is bachelor's degree, with 55% of parent liaisons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Parent liaisons by degree level
| Parent liaison degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Parent liaison wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parent liaisons with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,015 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, parent liaisons earn a median annual income of $37,819 compared to $33,053 for parent liaisons with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,015 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,819 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,053 |
Parent liaison employment statistics
Most parent liaisons work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where parent liaisons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parent liaisons work.
Parent liaison jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Parent liaison jobs by company type
Employees with the parent liaison job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parent liaisons prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Parent liaison jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
Parent liaison jobs by industry
The most common industries for parent liaisons are education, non profits and government.
Parent liaison industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Parent liaison turnover and employment statistics
Parent liaison unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parent liaisons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parent liaison unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parent liaison 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 liaison tenure
The average parent liaison stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,821 parent liaisons resumes in Zippia's database.
Parent liaison tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Parent liaison LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parent liaisons 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 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Educational Recruiter | 10.75% | 29,344 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Parent Liaison | 11.48% | - |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar parent liaison jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Educational Recruiter | 10.75% | 29,344 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by parent liaisons
The most common foreign language among parent liaisons is Spanish at 76.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 76.3%
- French, 9.3%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- Hindi, 2.5%
- Italian, 2.5%
- Other, 6.9%
Parent liaison languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.3% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.5% |
| Hindi | 2.5% |
| Italian | 2.5% |
| Other | 6.9% |
