Social work administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Social work administrator demographics by:
Social work administrator gender statistics
70.9% of social work administrators are women and 29.1% of social work administrators are men.
- Female, 70.9%
- Male, 29.1%
Social work administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.9% |
| Male | 29.1% |
Social work administrator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,107
Female income
$55,481
Social work administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social work administrator positions over time. Currently, 70.9% of social work administrators are female.
Social work administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.56% | 64.44% |
| 2011 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2012 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2013 | 33.31% | 66.69% |
| 2014 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2015 | 34.35% | 65.65% |
| 2016 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2017 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2018 | 33.12% | 66.88% |
| 2019 | 32.65% | 67.35% |
| 2020 | 29.82% | 70.18% |
| 2021 | 29.05% | 70.95% |
Social work administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared social work administrators 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 Work Administrator | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social work administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social work administrators is White, which makes up 63.1% of all social work administrators. Comparatively, 15.1% of social work administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of social work administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Social work administrator race
| Social work administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Social work administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how social work administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social work administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Social work administrator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,333 |
| White | $53,299 |
| Black or African American | $52,443 |
| Asian | $57,273 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,368 |
Average social work administrator age
See how the average age of social work administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social work administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Social work administrator age breakdown
The average age of social work administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the social work administrator population.
Social work administrator age breakdown
| Social Work Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Social work administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for social work administrators is bachelor's degree, with 51% of social work administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Social work administrators by degree level
| Social work administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Social work administrator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,709 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,807 |
Social work administrator employment statistics
Most social work administrators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where social work administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social work administrators work.
Social work administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Social work administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the social work administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social work administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Social work administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 12% |
Social work administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for social work administrators are health care, professional and education.
Social work administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Social work administrator turnover and employment statistics
Social work administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social work administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social work administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social work administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average social work administrator tenure
The average social work administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,420 social work administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Social work administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Social work administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social work 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Social Work Administrator | 10.37% | - |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Community Living Assistant | 11.48% | 72,067 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Similar social work administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Community Living Assistant | 11.48% | 72,067 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Foreign languages spoken by social work administrators
The most common foreign language among social work administrators is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- French, 10.9%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Japanese, 3.3%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 26.0%
Social work administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 3.3% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 26.0% |
