Social services assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Social services assistant gender statistics
83.0% of social services assistants are women and 17.0% of social services assistants are men.
- Female, 83.0%
- Male, 17.0%
Social services assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.0% |
| Male | 17.0% |
Social services assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,601
Female income
$38,365
Social services assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social services assistant positions over time. Currently, 83.0% of social services assistants are female.
Social services assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.65% | 81.35% |
| 2011 | 15.60% | 84.40% |
| 2012 | 17.08% | 82.92% |
| 2013 | 18.89% | 81.11% |
| 2014 | 15.72% | 84.28% |
| 2015 | 14.82% | 85.18% |
| 2016 | 17.37% | 82.63% |
| 2017 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
| 2018 | 15.95% | 84.05% |
| 2019 | 17.04% | 82.96% |
| 2020 | 16.81% | 83.19% |
| 2021 | 16.99% | 83.01% |
Social services assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared social services assistants 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 Assistant | 17% | 83% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social services assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social services assistants is White, which makes up 56.0% of all social services assistants. Comparatively, 18.9% of social services assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of social services assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Social services assistant race
| Social services assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Social services assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how social services assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social services assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.70% | 15.84% | 5.60% | 14.86% |
| 2011 | 62.24% | 15.11% | 5.39% | 14.17% |
| 2012 | 60.31% | 13.31% | 5.06% | 15.74% |
| 2013 | 58.61% | 14.67% | 5.89% | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 61.99% | 11.77% | 6.24% | 16.22% |
| 2015 | 60.67% | 13.80% | 5.20% | 15.67% |
| 2016 | 60.37% | 13.57% | 5.91% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 58.66% | 13.42% | 5.47% | 17.61% |
| 2018 | 58.89% | 11.53% | 6.27% | 18.97% |
| 2019 | 58.91% | 12.65% | 6.02% | 18.31% |
| 2020 | 55.89% | 12.13% | 5.75% | 19.38% |
| 2021 | 56.03% | 11.74% | 6.65% | 18.88% |
Social services assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social services assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american social services assistants have the lowest average salary at $38,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,577 |
| White | $39,170 |
| Black or African American | $38,740 |
| Asian | $40,893 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,657 |
Average social services assistant age
See how the average age of social services assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social services assistant 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 assistant age breakdown
The average age of social services assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the social services assistant population.
Social services assistant age breakdown
| Social Services Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Social services assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for social services assistants is bachelor's degree, with 57% of social services assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Social services assistants by degree level
| Social services assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Social services assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social services assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,482 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, social services assistants earn a median annual income of $39,815 compared to $36,643 for social services assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,482 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,468 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,815 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,643 |
Social services assistant employment statistics
Most social services assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where social services assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social services assistants work.
Social services assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Social services assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the social services assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social services assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Social services assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 19% |
Social services assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for social services assistants are health care, government and non profits.
Social services assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Government | 15% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Social services assistant turnover and employment statistics
Social services assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social services assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social services assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social services assistant 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 assistant tenure
The average social services assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,261 social services assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Social services assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Social services assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social services assistants 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 Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Student Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 94,242 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Social Services Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Similar social services assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Student Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 94,242 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by social services assistants
The most common foreign language among social services assistants is Spanish at 67.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 67.2%
- German, 5.0%
- Italian, 4.2%
- French, 3.4%
- Hindi, 2.5%
- Other, 17.7%
Social services assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.2% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| French | 3.4% |
| Hindi | 2.5% |
| Other | 17.7% |
