Relief worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Relief worker gender statistics
61.6% of relief workers are women and 38.4% of relief workers are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Relief worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Relief worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,316
Female income
$40,106
Relief worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relief worker positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of relief workers are female.
Relief worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2011 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2012 | 38.59% | 61.41% |
| 2013 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2014 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2015 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2016 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2017 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2018 | 36.67% | 63.33% |
| 2019 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2020 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2021 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
Relief worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared relief 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% |
| Relief Worker | 38% | 62% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Relief worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relief workers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all relief workers. Comparatively, 14.5% of relief workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of relief workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Relief worker race
| Relief worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Relief worker race and ethnicity over time
See how relief worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relief worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.01% | 15.94% | 5.58% | 10.45% |
| 2011 | 66.55% | 15.21% | 5.38% | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 64.61% | 13.41% | 5.05% | 11.33% |
| 2013 | 62.92% | 14.76% | 5.87% | 11.25% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 11.87% | 6.22% | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 64.97% | 13.90% | 5.19% | 11.26% |
| 2016 | 64.68% | 13.67% | 5.90% | 11.61% |
| 2017 | 62.96% | 13.51% | 5.45% | 13.20% |
| 2018 | 63.19% | 11.63% | 6.25% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 63.22% | 12.75% | 6.00% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 60.20% | 12.23% | 5.73% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 60.33% | 11.84% | 6.64% | 14.46% |
Relief worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian relief workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american relief workers have the lowest average salary at $41,065.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,252 |
| White | $42,181 |
| Black or African American | $41,065 |
| Asian | $46,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,465 |
Average relief worker age
See how the average age of relief workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Relief worker 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 |
Relief worker age breakdown
The average age of relief workers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the relief worker population.
Relief worker age breakdown
| Relief Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Relief worker educational attainment
The most common degree for relief workers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of relief workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Relief workers by degree level
| Relief worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Relief worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, relief workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,373 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, relief workers earn a median annual income of $43,887 compared to $35,872 for relief workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,373 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,887 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,872 |
Relief worker employment statistics
Most relief workers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where relief workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relief workers work.
Relief worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Relief worker jobs by company type
Employees with the relief worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most relief workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Relief worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 15% |
Relief worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for relief workers are non profits, health care and professional.
Relief worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Relief worker turnover and employment statistics
Relief worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relief workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relief worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relief worker 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 relief worker tenure
The average relief worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,051 relief workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Relief worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Relief worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relief 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Evaluator | 10.75% | 1,601 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Relief Worker | 11.48% | - |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Similar relief worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Evaluator | 10.75% | 1,601 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by relief workers
The most common foreign language among relief workers is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- French, 15.2%
- Indonesian, 4.3%
- Hindi, 4.3%
- Urdu, 4.3%
- Other, 19.7%
Relief worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Indonesian | 4.3% |
| Hindi | 4.3% |
| Urdu | 4.3% |
| Other | 19.7% |
