Public assistance caseworker demographics and statistics in the US
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Public assistance caseworker demographics by:
Public assistance caseworker gender statistics
81.8% of public assistance caseworkers are women and 18.2% of public assistance caseworkers are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Public assistance caseworker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Public assistance caseworker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,296
Female income
$39,549
Public assistance caseworker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public assistance caseworker positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of public assistance caseworkers are female.
Public assistance caseworker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.05% | 76.95% |
| 2011 | 22.16% | 77.84% |
| 2012 | 22.10% | 77.90% |
| 2013 | 21.33% | 78.67% |
| 2014 | 22.37% | 77.63% |
| 2015 | 22.11% | 77.89% |
| 2016 | 22.42% | 77.58% |
| 2017 | 21.96% | 78.04% |
| 2018 | 21.18% | 78.82% |
| 2019 | 20.83% | 79.17% |
| 2020 | 18.74% | 81.26% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Public assistance caseworker related jobs gender ratio
We compared public assistance caseworkers 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% |
| Public Assistance Caseworker | 18% | 82% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Public assistance caseworker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public assistance caseworkers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all public assistance caseworkers. Comparatively, 15.1% of public assistance caseworkers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of public assistance caseworkers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Public assistance caseworker race
| Public assistance caseworker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Public assistance caseworker race and ethnicity over time
See how public assistance caseworker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public assistance caseworker 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 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Public assistance caseworker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino public assistance caseworkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public assistance caseworkers have the lowest average salary at $37,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,449 |
| White | $38,071 |
| Black or African American | $37,490 |
| Asian | $40,762 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,826 |
Average public assistance caseworker age
See how the average age of public assistance caseworkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public assistance caseworker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Public assistance caseworker age breakdown
The average age of public assistance caseworkers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the public assistance caseworker population.
Public assistance caseworker age breakdown
| Public Assistance Caseworker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Public assistance caseworker educational attainment
The most common degree for public assistance caseworkers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of public assistance caseworkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public assistance caseworkers by degree level
| Public assistance caseworker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public assistance caseworker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,446 |
Public assistance caseworker employment statistics
Most public assistance caseworkers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where public assistance caseworkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public assistance caseworkers work.
Public assistance caseworker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Public assistance caseworker jobs by company type
Employees with the public assistance caseworker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public assistance caseworkers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public assistance caseworker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 40% |
Public assistance caseworker jobs by industry
The most common industries for public assistance caseworkers are government, health care and professional.
Public assistance caseworker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Health Care | 23% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Public assistance caseworker turnover and employment statistics
Public assistance caseworker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public assistance caseworkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public assistance caseworker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public assistance caseworker 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 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average public assistance caseworker tenure
The average public assistance caseworker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 457 public assistance caseworkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public assistance caseworker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Public assistance caseworker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public assistance caseworkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Public Assistance Caseworker | 10.37% | - |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Human Services Manager | 11.48% | 122,979 |
| Unit Counselor | 15.06% | 45,693 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Similar public assistance caseworker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Human Services Manager | 11.48% | 122,979 |
| Unit Counselor | 15.06% | 45,693 |
| Clinician | 15.06% | 105,023 |
Foreign languages spoken by public assistance caseworkers
The most common foreign language among public assistance caseworkers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Urdu, 9.5%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- Other, 14.3%
Public assistance caseworker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Urdu | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| Other | 14.3% |
