Settlement worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Settlement worker gender statistics
82.4% of settlement workers are women and 17.6% of settlement workers are men.
- Female, 82.4%
- Male, 17.6%
Settlement worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.4% |
| Male | 17.6% |
Settlement worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,263
Female income
$39,298
Settlement worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in settlement worker positions over time. Currently, 82.4% of settlement workers are female.
Settlement worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.35% | 80.65% |
| 2011 | 16.21% | 83.79% |
| 2012 | 17.73% | 82.27% |
| 2013 | 19.60% | 80.40% |
| 2014 | 16.33% | 83.67% |
| 2015 | 15.40% | 84.60% |
| 2016 | 18.04% | 81.96% |
| 2017 | 18.20% | 81.80% |
| 2018 | 16.57% | 83.43% |
| 2019 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
| 2020 | 17.46% | 82.54% |
| 2021 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
Settlement worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared settlement 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% |
| Settlement Worker | 18% | 82% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Settlement worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among settlement workers is White, which makes up 54.1% of all settlement workers. Comparatively, 17.5% of settlement workers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.3% of settlement workers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 16.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Settlement worker race
| Settlement worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Settlement worker race and ethnicity over time
See how settlement worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Settlement worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.80% | 20.40% | 3.52% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 60.34% | 19.67% | 3.31% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 58.41% | 17.87% | 2.99% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 56.71% | 19.23% | 3.81% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 60.09% | 16.33% | 4.16% | 14.82% |
| 2015 | 58.77% | 18.36% | 3.13% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 58.47% | 18.13% | 3.84% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 56.76% | 17.98% | 3.39% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 56.99% | 16.09% | 4.19% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 57.01% | 17.21% | 3.94% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 53.99% | 16.69% | 3.67% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 54.13% | 16.30% | 4.58% | 17.48% |
Settlement worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian settlement workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american settlement workers have the lowest average salary at $40,185.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,204 |
| White | $41,216 |
| Black or African American | $40,185 |
| Asian | $45,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,401 |
Average settlement worker age
See how the average age of settlement workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Settlement 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 |
Settlement worker age breakdown
The average age of settlement workers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the settlement worker population.
Settlement worker age breakdown
| Settlement Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Settlement worker educational attainment
The most common degree for settlement workers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of settlement workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 18%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
Settlement workers by degree level
| Settlement worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Settlement worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, settlement workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,653 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, settlement workers earn a median annual income of $42,789 compared to $35,367 for settlement workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,653 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,789 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,367 |
Settlement worker turnover and employment statistics
Settlement worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for settlement workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Settlement worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Settlement 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 settlement worker tenure
The average settlement worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 settlement workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Settlement worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Settlement worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of settlement 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 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Relocation Counselor | 10.75% | 28,039 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Settlement Worker | 11.48% | - |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Similar settlement worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Relocation Counselor | 10.75% | 28,039 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Primary Therapist | 15.06% | 85,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by settlement workers
- Arabic, 100.0%
Settlement worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |