Vocational services specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocational services specialist gender statistics
57.4% of vocational services specialists are women and 42.6% of vocational services specialists are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Vocational services specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Vocational services specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,208
Female income
$40,946
Vocational services specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocational services specialist positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of vocational services specialists are female.
Vocational services specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.41% | 54.59% |
| 2011 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2012 | 42.77% | 57.23% |
| 2013 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2014 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2015 | 38.69% | 61.31% |
| 2016 | 43.27% | 56.73% |
| 2017 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2018 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2019 | 42.70% | 57.30% |
| 2020 | 42.31% | 57.69% |
| 2021 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
Vocational services specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocational services 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 Services Specialist | 43% | 57% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Vocational services specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocational services specialists is White, which makes up 55.9% of all vocational services specialists. Comparatively, 19.4% of vocational services specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of vocational services specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Vocational services specialist race
| Vocational services specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Vocational services specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how vocational services specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocational services specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.53% | 14.33% | 5.57% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 62.07% | 13.60% | 5.36% | 14.66% |
| 2012 | 60.14% | 11.80% | 5.03% | 16.24% |
| 2013 | 58.44% | 13.16% | 5.86% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 61.82% | 10.26% | 6.21% | 16.71% |
| 2015 | 60.50% | 12.29% | 5.17% | 16.16% |
| 2016 | 60.20% | 12.06% | 5.88% | 16.51% |
| 2017 | 58.49% | 11.91% | 5.44% | 18.10% |
| 2018 | 58.72% | 10.02% | 6.24% | 19.46% |
| 2019 | 58.74% | 11.14% | 5.99% | 18.80% |
| 2020 | 55.72% | 10.63% | 5.72% | 19.87% |
| 2021 | 55.86% | 10.24% | 6.62% | 19.37% |
Vocational services specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vocational services specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocational services specialists have the lowest average salary at $41,329.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,184 |
| White | $41,769 |
| Black or African American | $41,329 |
| Asian | $43,526 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,266 |
Average vocational services specialist age
See how the average age of vocational services specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Vocational services specialist 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 |
Vocational services specialist age breakdown
The average age of vocational services specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the vocational services specialist population.
Vocational services specialist age breakdown
| Vocational Services Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Vocational services specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for vocational services specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of vocational services specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Vocational services specialists by degree level
| Vocational services specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Vocational services specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vocational services specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,146 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, vocational services specialists earn a median annual income of $42,427 compared to $39,183 for vocational services specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,146 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,004 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,427 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,183 |
Vocational services specialist employment statistics
Most vocational services specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where vocational services specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocational services specialists work.
Vocational services specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Vocational services specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the vocational services specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocational services specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Vocational services specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 13% |
Vocational services specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocational services specialists are health care, non profits and professional.
Vocational services specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 32% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Vocational services specialist turnover and employment statistics
Vocational services specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocational services specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocational services specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocational services specialist 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 vocational services specialist tenure
The average vocational services specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 vocational services specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocational services specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Vocational services specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocational services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Educational Recruiter | 10.75% | 29,344 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Vocational Services Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Similar vocational services specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Educational Recruiter | 10.75% | 29,344 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Health Therapist | 15.06% | 104,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocational services specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Vocational services specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |