Vocational placement specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational placement specialist demographics by:
Vocational placement specialist gender statistics
69.6% of vocational placement specialists are women and 30.4% of vocational placement specialists are men.
- Female, 69.6%
- Male, 30.4%
Vocational placement specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.6% |
| Male | 30.4% |
Vocational placement specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,747
Female income
$38,420
Vocational placement specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational placement specialist positions over time. Currently, 69.6% of vocational placement specialists are female.
Vocational placement specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2011 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2012 | 38.56% | 61.44% |
| 2013 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2014 | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| 2015 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2016 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
| 2017 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2018 | 31.06% | 68.94% |
| 2019 | 32.51% | 67.49% |
| 2020 | 28.62% | 71.38% |
| 2021 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
Vocational placement specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational placement specialists 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% |
| Vocational Placement Specialist | 30% | 70% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Vocational placement specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational placement specialists is White, which makes up 67.0% of all vocational placement specialists. Comparatively, 14.2% of vocational placement specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of vocational placement specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Vocational placement specialist race
| Vocational placement specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Vocational placement specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational placement specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational placement specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Vocational placement specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino vocational placement specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocational placement specialists have the lowest average salary at $38,406.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,556 |
| White | $38,585 |
| Black or African American | $38,406 |
| Asian | $38,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,248 |
Average vocational placement specialist age
See how the average age of vocational placement specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Vocational placement specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Vocational placement specialist age breakdown
The average age of vocational placement specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the vocational placement specialist population.
Vocational placement specialist age breakdown
| Vocational Placement Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Vocational placement specialist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 94%
- Master's, 6%
Vocational placement specialists by degree level
| Vocational placement specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 94% |
| Master's | 6% |
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Vocational placement specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vocational placement specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $42,783 annually. With a Master's degree, vocational placement specialists earn a median annual income of $42,415 compared to $39,549 for vocational placement specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,415 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,549 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,783 |
Vocational placement specialist turnover and employment statistics
Vocational placement specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational placement specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational placement specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational placement specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average vocational placement specialist tenure
The average vocational placement specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 vocational placement specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational placement specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Vocational placement specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational placement specialists 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 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Vocational Placement Specialist | 10.75% | - |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Residential Specialist | 11.48% | 49,467 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Similar vocational placement specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Residential Specialist | 11.48% | 49,467 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |