Social services supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Social services supervisor gender statistics
80.8% of social services supervisors are women and 19.2% of social services supervisors are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Social services supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Social services supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,746
Female income
$61,321
Social services supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social services supervisor positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of social services supervisors are female.
Social services supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2011 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2012 | 19.26% | 80.74% |
| 2013 | 21.25% | 78.75% |
| 2014 | 17.77% | 82.23% |
| 2015 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2016 | 19.58% | 80.42% |
| 2017 | 19.76% | 80.24% |
| 2018 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2019 | 19.22% | 80.78% |
| 2020 | 18.97% | 81.03% |
| 2021 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
Social services supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared social services supervisors 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 Supervisor | 19% | 81% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social services supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social services supervisors is White, which makes up 55.1% of all social services supervisors. Comparatively, 16.7% of social services supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of social services supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Social services supervisor race
| Social services supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Social services supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how social services supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social services supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.75% | 19.35% | 5.66% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 61.28% | 18.62% | 5.45% | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 59.35% | 16.82% | 5.13% | 13.59% |
| 2013 | 57.65% | 18.17% | 5.95% | 13.50% |
| 2014 | 61.03% | 15.28% | 6.30% | 14.06% |
| 2015 | 59.71% | 17.31% | 5.26% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 59.42% | 17.08% | 5.98% | 13.86% |
| 2017 | 57.70% | 16.92% | 5.53% | 15.46% |
| 2018 | 57.93% | 15.04% | 6.33% | 16.81% |
| 2019 | 57.96% | 16.16% | 6.08% | 16.16% |
| 2020 | 54.93% | 15.64% | 5.81% | 17.22% |
| 2021 | 55.07% | 15.25% | 6.72% | 16.72% |
Social services supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social services supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american social services supervisors have the lowest average salary at $62,352.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,679 |
| White | $63,544 |
| Black or African American | $62,352 |
| Asian | $68,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,903 |
Average social services supervisor age
See how the average age of social services supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social services supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of social services supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the social services supervisor population.
Social services supervisor age breakdown
| Social Services Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Social services supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for social services supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of social services supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Social services supervisors by degree level
| Social services supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Social services supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social services supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,031 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, social services supervisors earn a median annual income of $65,347 compared to $56,677 for social services supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,031 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,347 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,677 |
Social services supervisor employment statistics
Most social services supervisors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where social services supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social services supervisors work.
Social services supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Social services supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the social services supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social services supervisors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Social services supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 53% |
Social services supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for social services supervisors are government, health care and non profits.
Social services supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Health Care | 29% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Social services supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Social services supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social services supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social services supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social services supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average social services supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 906 social services supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Social services supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Social services supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social services supervisors 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 And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Career Consultant | 10.75% | 30,216 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Social Services Supervisor | 11.48% | - |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Similar social services supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation And Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Career Consultant | 10.75% | 30,216 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Mental Health Technician Lead | 15.06% | 127,535 |
Foreign languages spoken by social services supervisors
The most common foreign language among social services supervisors is Spanish at 68.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 68.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Filipino, 4.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Hmong, 4.0%
- Other, 12.0%
Social services supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Filipino | 4.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Hmong | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.0% |
