Social services aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Social services aide gender statistics
84.4% of social services aides are women and 15.6% of social services aides are men.
- Female, 84.4%
- Male, 15.6%
Social services aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.4% |
| Male | 15.6% |
Social services aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,476
Female income
$33,318
Social services aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social services aide positions over time. Currently, 84.4% of social services aides are female.
Social services aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.16% | 82.84% |
| 2011 | 14.31% | 85.69% |
| 2012 | 15.69% | 84.31% |
| 2013 | 17.39% | 82.61% |
| 2014 | 14.43% | 85.57% |
| 2015 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
| 2016 | 15.97% | 84.03% |
| 2017 | 16.12% | 83.88% |
| 2018 | 14.64% | 85.36% |
| 2019 | 15.66% | 84.34% |
| 2020 | 15.45% | 84.55% |
| 2021 | 15.61% | 84.39% |
Social services aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared social services 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% |
| Social Services Aide | 16% | 84% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social services aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social services aides is White, which makes up 55.6% of all social services aides. Comparatively, 18.9% of social services aides are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of social services aides are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Social services aide race
| Social services aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Social services aide race and ethnicity over time
See how social services aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social services aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.28% | 16.48% | 5.32% | 14.84% |
| 2011 | 61.82% | 15.75% | 5.11% | 14.14% |
| 2012 | 59.88% | 13.95% | 4.79% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 58.19% | 15.31% | 5.61% | 15.64% |
| 2014 | 61.57% | 12.41% | 5.96% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 14.44% | 4.92% | 15.65% |
| 2016 | 59.95% | 14.21% | 5.64% | 16.00% |
| 2017 | 58.23% | 14.06% | 5.19% | 17.59% |
| 2018 | 58.47% | 12.17% | 5.99% | 18.94% |
| 2019 | 58.49% | 13.29% | 5.74% | 18.29% |
| 2020 | 55.47% | 12.77% | 5.47% | 19.35% |
| 2021 | 55.61% | 12.38% | 6.38% | 18.85% |
Social services aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social services aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american social services aides have the lowest average salary at $33,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,454 |
| White | $34,072 |
| Black or African American | $33,669 |
| Asian | $35,690 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,529 |
Average social services aide age
See how the average age of social services aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social services 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 |
Social services aide age breakdown
The average age of social services aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the social services aide population.
Social services aide age breakdown
| Social Services Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Social services aide educational attainment
The most common degree for social services aides is bachelor's degree, with 44% of social services aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Social services aides by degree level
| Social services aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Social services aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social services aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,186 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, social services aides earn a median annual income of $34,677 compared to $31,709 for social services aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,186 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,546 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,709 |
Social services aide employment statistics
Most social services aides work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where social services aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social services aides work.
Social services aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Social services aide jobs by company type
Employees with the social services aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social services aides prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Social services aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 45% |
Social services aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for social services aides are government, health care and professional.
Social services aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Health Care | 25% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Social services aide turnover and employment statistics
Social services aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social services aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social services aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social services 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 social services aide tenure
The average social services aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 661 social services aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Social services aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Social services aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social services 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 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Volunteer Counselor | 10.75% | 76,594 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Social Services Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Case Manager | 15.06% | 84,959 |
Similar social services aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Volunteer Counselor | 10.75% | 76,594 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Case Manager | 15.06% | 84,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by social services aides
The most common foreign language among social services aides is Spanish at 65.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 65.4%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 7.7%
Social services aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.4% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 7.7% |
