Social worker assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Social worker assistant gender statistics
65.1% of social workers assistant are women and 34.9% of social workers assistant are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Social worker assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Social worker assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,524
Female income
$38,807
Social worker assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social worker assistant positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of social workers assistant are female.
Social worker assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2011 | 32.62% | 67.38% |
| 2012 | 35.04% | 64.96% |
| 2013 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
| 2014 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2015 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2016 | 35.51% | 64.49% |
| 2017 | 35.77% | 64.23% |
| 2018 | 33.21% | 66.79% |
| 2019 | 34.98% | 65.02% |
| 2020 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2021 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
Social worker assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared social workers assistant 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 Worker Assistant | 35% | 65% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Social worker assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social workers assistant is White, which makes up 51.9% of all social workers assistant. Comparatively, 21.8% of social workers assistant are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of social workers assistant are Black or African American.
- White, 51.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Social worker assistant race
| Social worker assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Social worker assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how social worker assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social worker assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.60% | 16.07% | 5.95% | 17.75% |
| 2011 | 58.14% | 15.34% | 5.74% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 56.20% | 13.54% | 5.41% | 18.64% |
| 2013 | 54.51% | 14.89% | 6.24% | 18.55% |
| 2014 | 57.88% | 12.00% | 6.59% | 19.11% |
| 2015 | 56.56% | 14.03% | 5.55% | 18.56% |
| 2016 | 56.27% | 13.80% | 6.26% | 18.91% |
| 2017 | 54.55% | 13.64% | 5.81% | 20.51% |
| 2018 | 54.78% | 11.76% | 6.62% | 21.86% |
| 2019 | 54.81% | 12.88% | 6.37% | 21.20% |
| 2020 | 51.79% | 12.36% | 6.10% | 22.27% |
| 2021 | 51.92% | 11.97% | 7.00% | 21.77% |
Social worker assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social workers assistant have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american social workers assistant have the lowest average salary at $39,326.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,490 |
| White | $39,923 |
| Black or African American | $39,326 |
| Asian | $42,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,602 |
Average social worker assistant age
See how the average age of social workers assistant varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social worker 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 worker assistant age breakdown
The average age of social workers assistant is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the social worker assistant population.
Social worker assistant age breakdown
| Social Worker Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Social worker assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for social workers assistant is bachelor's degree, with 58% of social workers assistant earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Social workers assistant by degree level
| Social worker assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Social worker assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social workers assistant with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,603 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, social workers assistant earn a median annual income of $40,823 compared to $36,447 for social workers assistant with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,603 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,210 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,823 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,447 |
Social worker assistant employment statistics
Most social workers assistant work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where social workers assistant work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social workers assistant work.
Social worker assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Social worker assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the social worker assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social workers assistant prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Social worker assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 15% |
Social worker assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for social workers assistant are health care, education and government.
Social worker assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Education | 20% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Social worker assistant turnover and employment statistics
Social worker assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social workers assistant between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social worker assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social worker 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 worker assistant tenure
The average social worker assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,183 social workers assistant resumes in Zippia's database.
Social worker assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Social worker assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social workers assistant 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 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Career Development Counselor | 10.75% | 90,563 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Social Worker Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar social worker assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Career Development Counselor | 10.75% | 90,563 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by social workers assistant
The most common foreign language among social workers assistant is Spanish at 59.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 59.6%
- French, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Korean, 3.7%
- Cantonese, 3.3%
- Other, 22.4%
Social worker assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.6% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Korean | 3.7% |
| Cantonese | 3.3% |
| Other | 22.4% |
