Social security specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Social security specialist gender statistics
66.0% of social security specialists are women and 34.0% of social security specialists are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Social security specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Social security specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,643
Female income
$49,618
Social security specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social security specialist positions over time. Currently, 66.0% of social security specialists are female.
Social security specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.15% | 59.85% |
| 2011 | 35.94% | 64.06% |
| 2012 | 37.79% | 62.21% |
| 2013 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2014 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2015 | 33.88% | 66.12% |
| 2016 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2017 | 42.16% | 57.84% |
| 2018 | 40.55% | 59.45% |
| 2019 | 40.04% | 59.96% |
| 2020 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
| 2021 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
Social security specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared social security specialists 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% |
| Social Security Specialist | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social security specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social security specialists is White, which makes up 62.3% of all social security specialists. Comparatively, 16.3% of social security specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of social security specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Social security specialist race
| Social security specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Social security specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how social security specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social security specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.86% | 10.00% | 4.18% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 69.28% | 11.26% | 4.56% | 11.59% |
| 2012 | 66.83% | 10.71% | 4.82% | 12.78% |
| 2013 | 67.43% | 9.11% | 4.50% | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 65.69% | 10.58% | 5.14% | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 67.79% | 9.83% | 5.91% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 66.42% | 8.52% | 6.10% | 14.53% |
| 2017 | 66.45% | 9.56% | 4.92% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 69.60% | 9.67% | 4.37% | 12.11% |
| 2019 | 67.55% | 7.30% | 5.61% | 15.30% |
| 2020 | 64.05% | 5.96% | 6.23% | 16.55% |
| 2021 | 62.26% | 8.55% | 5.72% | 16.31% |
Social security specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social security specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american social security specialists have the lowest average salary at $48,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,036 |
| White | $50,324 |
| Black or African American | $48,208 |
| Asian | $51,518 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,196 |
Average social security specialist age
See how the average age of social security specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social security specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Social security specialist age breakdown
The average age of social security specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the social security specialist population.
Social security specialist age breakdown
| Social Security Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Social security specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for social security specialists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of social security specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Social security specialists by degree level
| Social security specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Social security specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social security specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,940 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, social security specialists earn a median annual income of $50,353 compared to $46,350 for social security specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,940 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,850 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,353 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,350 |
Social security specialist employment statistics
Most social security specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where social security specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social security specialists work.
Social security specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Social security specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the social security specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social security specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Social security specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 27% |
Social security specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for social security specialists are government, professional and health care.
Social security specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Social security specialist turnover and employment statistics
Social security specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social security specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social security specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social security specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average social security specialist tenure
The average social security specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 421 social security specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Social security specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Social security specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social security specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Life Enrichment Coordinator | 11.48% | 51,168 |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
| Social Security Specialist | 20.79% | - |
Similar social security specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Life Enrichment Coordinator | 11.48% | 51,168 |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Foreign languages spoken by social security specialists
- Spanish, 87.5%
- French, 12.5%
Social security specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
