Service provider demographics and statistics in the US
Service provider demographics research summary. Zippia estimates service provider demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our service provider 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 providers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,772 service providers currently employed in the United States.
- 60.7% of all service providers are women, while 39.3% are men.
- The average service provider age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of service providers is White (56.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), Black or African American (11.9%) and Asian (7.1%).
- Service providers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The insurance industry is the highest-paying for service providers.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $44,234, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women service providers earned 95% of what men earned.
- 11% of all service providers are LGBT.
- Nevada is the best state for service providers to live.
- Service providers are 56% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Service provider demographics by:
Service provider gender statistics
60.7% of service providers are women and 39.3% of service providers are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
Service provider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
Service provider gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,559
Female income
$36,553
Service provider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service provider positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of service providers are female.
Service provider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2011 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2012 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2013 | 42.44% | 57.56% |
| 2014 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2015 | 35.51% | 64.49% |
| 2016 | 39.96% | 60.04% |
| 2017 | 40.23% | 59.77% |
| 2018 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2019 | 39.41% | 60.59% |
| 2020 | 39.02% | 60.98% |
| 2021 | 39.33% | 60.67% |
Service provider related jobs gender ratio
We compared service providers 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 Provider | 39% | 61% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Service provider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service providers is White, which makes up 56.0% of all service providers. Comparatively, 18.5% of service providers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of service providers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Service provider race
| Service provider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Service provider race and ethnicity over time
See how service provider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service provider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.67% | 15.98% | 6.07% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 15.25% | 5.86% | 13.75% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 13.45% | 5.54% | 15.33% |
| 2013 | 58.58% | 14.80% | 6.36% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 11.91% | 6.71% | 15.80% |
| 2015 | 60.63% | 13.94% | 5.67% | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 60.34% | 13.71% | 6.38% | 15.61% |
| 2017 | 58.62% | 13.55% | 5.94% | 17.20% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 11.67% | 6.74% | 18.55% |
| 2019 | 58.88% | 12.79% | 6.49% | 17.90% |
| 2020 | 55.86% | 12.27% | 6.22% | 18.96% |
| 2021 | 56.00% | 11.88% | 7.12% | 18.46% |
Service provider wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,520 |
| White | $37,855 |
| Black or African American | $37,158 |
| Asian | $40,702 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,651 |
Average service provider age
See how the average age of service providers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service provider 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 provider age breakdown
The average age of service providers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the service provider population.
Service provider age breakdown
| Service Provider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Service provider educational attainment
The most common degree for service providers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of service providers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Service providers by degree level
| Service provider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Service provider wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,402 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,831 |
Service provider employment statistics
Most service providers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where service providers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service providers work.
Service provider jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Service provider jobs by company type
Employees with the service provider job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service providers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service provider jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Service provider jobs by industry
The most common industries for service providers are health care, professional and non profits.
Service provider industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Service provider turnover and employment statistics
Service provider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service providers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service provider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service provider 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 provider tenure
The average service provider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,195 service providers resumes in Zippia's database.
Service provider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Service provider LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service providers 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 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Christian Counselor | 10.75% | 27,752 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Service Provider | 11.48% | - |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Similar service provider jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Christian Counselor | 10.75% | 27,752 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Foreign languages spoken by service providers
The most common foreign language among service providers is Spanish at 67.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 67.5%
- French, 9.0%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Russian, 2.6%
- German, 2.3%
- Other, 15.4%
Service provider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.5% |
| French | 9.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Russian | 2.6% |
| German | 2.3% |
| Other | 15.4% |
