Service aide demographics and statistics in the US
Service aide demographics research summary. Zippia estimates service aide demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our service aide estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about service aides after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 111,485 service aides currently employed in the United States.
- 65.3% of all service aides are women, while 34.7% are men.
- The average service aide age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of service aides is White (52.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.2%), Black or African American (11.8%) and Asian (6.8%).
- Service aides are most in-demand in Winona, MN.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for service aides.
- 11% of all service aides are LGBT.
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Service aide demographics by:
Service aide gender statistics
65.3% of service aides are women and 34.7% of service aides are men.
- Female, 65.3%
- Male, 34.7%
Service aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.3% |
| Male | 34.7% |
Service aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,826
Female income
$31,778
Service aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service aide positions over time. Currently, 65.3% of service aides are female.
Service aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2011 | 32.47% | 67.53% |
| 2012 | 34.88% | 65.12% |
| 2013 | 37.73% | 62.27% |
| 2014 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2015 | 31.15% | 68.85% |
| 2016 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
| 2017 | 35.61% | 64.39% |
| 2018 | 33.05% | 66.95% |
| 2019 | 34.82% | 65.18% |
| 2020 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2021 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
Service aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared service 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% |
| Service Aide | 35% | 65% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Service aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service aides is White, which makes up 52.9% of all service aides. Comparatively, 21.2% of service aides are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of service aides are Black or African American.
- White, 52.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Service aide race
| Service aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Service aide race and ethnicity over time
See how service aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.62% | 15.86% | 5.72% | 17.18% |
| 2011 | 59.16% | 15.13% | 5.51% | 16.49% |
| 2012 | 57.22% | 13.33% | 5.18% | 18.06% |
| 2013 | 55.53% | 14.69% | 6.00% | 17.98% |
| 2014 | 58.90% | 11.79% | 6.35% | 18.53% |
| 2015 | 57.58% | 13.82% | 5.32% | 17.99% |
| 2016 | 57.29% | 13.59% | 6.03% | 18.34% |
| 2017 | 55.57% | 13.44% | 5.58% | 19.93% |
| 2018 | 55.80% | 11.55% | 6.38% | 21.29% |
| 2019 | 55.83% | 12.67% | 6.14% | 20.63% |
| 2020 | 52.81% | 12.15% | 5.86% | 21.70% |
| 2021 | 52.94% | 11.76% | 6.77% | 21.19% |
Service aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian service aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american service aides have the lowest average salary at $32,096.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,805 |
| White | $32,461 |
| Black or African American | $32,096 |
| Asian | $33,921 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,873 |
Average service aide age
See how the average age of service aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service 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 |
Service aide age breakdown
The average age of service aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the service aide population.
Service aide age breakdown
| Service Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Service aide educational attainment
The most common degree for service aides is bachelor's degree, with 40% of service aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Service aides by degree level
| Service aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Service aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,270 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, service aides earn a median annual income of $33,007 compared to $30,320 for service aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,270 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,172 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,007 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,320 |
Service aide employment statistics
Most service aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where service aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service aides work.
Service aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Service aide jobs by company type
Employees with the service aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service aides prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Service aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 30% |
Service aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for service aides are health care, government and education.
Service aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Government | 25% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Service aide turnover and employment statistics
Service aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service 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 service aide tenure
The average service aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,893 service aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Service aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Service aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Christian Counselor | 10.75% | 27,752 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Service Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar service aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Christian Counselor | 10.75% | 27,752 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by service aides
The most common foreign language among service aides is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 7.2%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- Other, 18.9%
Service aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 7.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| Other | 18.9% |
