Social welfare clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Social welfare clerk demographics by:
Social welfare clerk gender statistics
72.7% of social welfare clerks are women and 27.3% of social welfare clerks are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Social welfare clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Social welfare clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,916
Female income
$38,578
Social welfare clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social welfare clerk positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of social welfare clerks are female.
Social welfare clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.58% | 70.42% |
| 2011 | 25.29% | 74.71% |
| 2012 | 27.39% | 72.61% |
| 2013 | 29.90% | 70.10% |
| 2014 | 25.46% | 74.54% |
| 2015 | 24.16% | 75.84% |
| 2016 | 27.80% | 72.20% |
| 2017 | 28.03% | 71.97% |
| 2018 | 25.80% | 74.20% |
| 2019 | 27.34% | 72.66% |
| 2020 | 27.02% | 72.98% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Social welfare clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared social welfare clerks 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 Welfare Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social welfare clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social welfare clerks is White, which makes up 54.1% of all social welfare clerks. Comparatively, 17.5% of social welfare clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 16.3% of social welfare clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 16.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Social welfare clerk race
| Social welfare clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Social welfare clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how social welfare clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social welfare clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.80% | 20.40% | 3.52% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 60.34% | 19.67% | 3.31% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 58.41% | 17.87% | 2.99% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 56.71% | 19.23% | 3.81% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 60.09% | 16.33% | 4.16% | 14.82% |
| 2015 | 58.77% | 18.36% | 3.13% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 58.47% | 18.13% | 3.84% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 56.76% | 17.98% | 3.39% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 56.99% | 16.09% | 4.19% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 57.01% | 17.21% | 3.94% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 53.99% | 16.69% | 3.67% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 54.13% | 16.30% | 4.58% | 17.48% |
Social welfare clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,890 |
| White | $39,449 |
| Black or African American | $38,984 |
| Asian | $41,317 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,977 |
Average social welfare clerk age
See how the average age of social welfare clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Social welfare clerk 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 welfare clerk age breakdown
The average age of social welfare clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the social welfare clerk population.
Social welfare clerk age breakdown
| Social Welfare Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Social welfare clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for social welfare clerks is bachelor's degree, with 36% of social welfare clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Social welfare clerks by degree level
| Social welfare clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Social welfare clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,046 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,531 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,148 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,720 |
Social welfare clerk turnover and employment statistics
Social welfare clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social welfare clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social welfare clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social welfare clerk 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 welfare clerk tenure
The average social welfare clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 social welfare clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Social welfare clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Social welfare clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social welfare clerks 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 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | 43,413 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Social Welfare Clerk | 11.48% | - |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Orderly | 15.06% | 60,327 |
Similar social welfare clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | 43,413 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Orderly | 15.06% | 60,327 |
Foreign languages spoken by social welfare clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Social welfare clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |