Social welfare administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Social welfare administrator gender statistics
63.1% of social welfare administrators are women and 36.9% of social welfare administrators are men.
- Female, 63.1%
- Male, 36.9%
Social welfare administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.1% |
| Male | 36.9% |
Social welfare administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,923
Female income
$96,824
Social welfare administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social welfare administrator positions over time. Currently, 63.1% of social welfare administrators are female.
Social welfare administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.60% | 55.40% |
| 2011 | 42.30% | 57.70% |
| 2012 | 43.16% | 56.84% |
| 2013 | 43.03% | 56.97% |
| 2014 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2015 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2016 | 38.75% | 61.25% |
| 2017 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2018 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2019 | 39.55% | 60.45% |
| 2020 | 35.14% | 64.86% |
| 2021 | 36.88% | 63.12% |
Social welfare administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared social welfare administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Social Welfare Administrator | 37% | 63% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Social welfare administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social welfare administrators is White, which makes up 62.8% of all social welfare administrators. Comparatively, 14.8% of social welfare administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of social welfare administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Social welfare administrator race
| Social welfare administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Social welfare administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how social welfare administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social welfare administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.19% | 10.43% | 3.70% | 11.17% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 10.44% | 3.78% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 72.19% | 9.73% | 3.32% | 11.64% |
| 2013 | 71.89% | 10.22% | 3.68% | 11.22% |
| 2014 | 69.74% | 10.80% | 3.99% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 70.70% | 10.10% | 4.10% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 70.85% | 9.03% | 4.73% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 70.38% | 9.29% | 4.25% | 12.18% |
| 2018 | 70.76% | 9.08% | 4.34% | 12.56% |
| 2019 | 67.18% | 9.92% | 4.82% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 64.30% | 10.25% | 3.95% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 62.85% | 10.76% | 5.24% | 14.84% |
Social welfare administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social welfare administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown social welfare administrators have the lowest average salary at $98,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,361 |
| White | $102,516 |
| Black or African American | $100,766 |
| Asian | $106,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,405 |
Average social welfare administrator age
See how the average age of social welfare administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social welfare administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Social welfare administrator age breakdown
The average age of social welfare administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the social welfare administrator population.
Social welfare administrator age breakdown
| Social Welfare Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Social welfare administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for social welfare administrators is bachelor's degree, with 69% of social welfare administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Social welfare administrators by degree level
| Social welfare administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Social welfare administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social welfare administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $127,305 annually. With a Master's degree, social welfare administrators earn a median annual income of $119,181 compared to $101,465 for social welfare administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,181 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,465 |
| Doctorate Degree | $127,305 |
Social welfare administrator turnover and employment statistics
Social welfare administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social welfare administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social welfare administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social welfare administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average social welfare administrator tenure
The average social welfare administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 345 social welfare administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Social welfare administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Social welfare administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social welfare administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | 18,403 |
| Social Welfare Administrator | 14.16% | - |
| Early Childhood Services Director | 16.20% | 61,619 |
Similar social welfare administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Baccarat Manager | 8.19% | 537 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | 18,403 |
| Early Childhood Services Director | 16.20% | 61,619 |
Foreign languages spoken by social welfare administrators
The most common foreign language among social welfare administrators is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.0% and French is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- Chinese, 13.0%
- French, 13.0%
- Mandarin, 13.0%
- Japanese, 8.7%
- Other, 4.5%
Social welfare administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| Chinese | 13.0% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Mandarin | 13.0% |
| Japanese | 8.7% |
| Other | 4.5% |