Perinatal social worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Perinatal social worker gender statistics
94.3% of perinatal social workers are women and 5.7% of perinatal social workers are men.
- Female, 94.3%
- Male, 5.7%
Perinatal social worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.3% |
| Male | 5.7% |
Perinatal social worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,183
Female income
$58,642
Perinatal social worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in perinatal social worker positions over time. Currently, 94.3% of perinatal social workers are female.
Perinatal social worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.15% | 94.85% |
| 2011 | 4.91% | 95.09% |
| 2012 | 4.89% | 95.11% |
| 2013 | 4.68% | 95.32% |
| 2014 | 4.96% | 95.04% |
| 2015 | 4.89% | 95.11% |
| 2016 | 4.98% | 95.02% |
| 2017 | 4.85% | 95.15% |
| 2018 | 6.43% | 93.57% |
| 2019 | 6.57% | 93.43% |
| 2020 | 7.20% | 92.80% |
| 2021 | 5.66% | 94.34% |
Perinatal social worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared perinatal 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% |
| Perinatal Social Worker | 6% | 94% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Perinatal social worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among perinatal social workers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all perinatal social workers. Comparatively, 19.9% of perinatal social workers are Black or African American and 12.3% of perinatal 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%
Perinatal social worker race
| Perinatal 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% |
Perinatal social worker race and ethnicity over time
See how perinatal social worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Perinatal 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% |
Perinatal social worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown perinatal social workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White perinatal social workers have the lowest average salary at $56,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,942 |
| White | $56,092 |
| Black or African American | $58,185 |
| Asian | $58,835 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,911 |
Average perinatal social worker age
See how the average age of perinatal social workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Perinatal 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 |
Perinatal social worker age breakdown
The average age of perinatal social workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the perinatal social worker population.
Perinatal social worker age breakdown
| Perinatal Social Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Perinatal social worker educational attainment
The most common degree for perinatal social workers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of perinatal social workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Perinatal social workers by degree level
| Perinatal social worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Perinatal social worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, perinatal social workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,173 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, perinatal social workers earn a median annual income of $60,487 compared to $57,826 for perinatal social workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,173 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,332 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,487 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,826 |
Perinatal social worker employment statistics
Company size where perinatal social workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where perinatal social workers work.
Perinatal social worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Perinatal social worker turnover and employment statistics
Perinatal social worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for perinatal social workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Perinatal social worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Perinatal 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 perinatal social worker tenure
The average perinatal social worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 perinatal social workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Perinatal social worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Perinatal social worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of perinatal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Co-Coordinator | 11.48% | 24,863 |
| Perinatal Social Worker | 12.99% | - |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Similar perinatal social worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Monk | 11.25% | 46 |
| Co-Coordinator | 11.48% | 24,863 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Foreign languages spoken by perinatal social workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Perinatal social worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |