Welfare administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Welfare administrator gender statistics
63.3% of welfare administrators are women and 36.7% of welfare administrators are men.
- Female, 63.3%
- Male, 36.7%
Welfare administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.3% |
| Male | 36.7% |
Welfare administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,200
Female income
$78,155
Welfare administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welfare administrator positions over time. Currently, 63.3% of welfare administrators are female.
Welfare administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| 2011 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2012 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
| 2013 | 42.88% | 57.12% |
| 2014 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2015 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2016 | 38.61% | 61.39% |
| 2017 | 39.41% | 60.59% |
| 2018 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2019 | 39.40% | 60.60% |
| 2020 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2021 | 36.73% | 63.27% |
Welfare administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared welfare administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Welfare Administrator | 37% | 63% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Welfare administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welfare administrators is White, which makes up 68.5% of all welfare administrators. Comparatively, 11.2% of welfare administrators are Black or African American and 10.1% of welfare administrators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Welfare administrator race
| Welfare administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Welfare administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how welfare administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welfare administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.82% | 10.91% | 2.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 10.92% | 2.91% | 6.81% |
| 2012 | 77.81% | 10.21% | 2.45% | 6.86% |
| 2013 | 77.52% | 10.70% | 2.81% | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 75.37% | 11.28% | 3.12% | 7.33% |
| 2015 | 76.33% | 10.58% | 3.23% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 76.48% | 9.51% | 3.86% | 7.08% |
| 2017 | 76.01% | 9.77% | 3.38% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 76.38% | 9.57% | 3.47% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 72.80% | 10.40% | 3.95% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 69.93% | 10.73% | 3.09% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 68.47% | 11.25% | 4.37% | 10.07% |
Welfare administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian welfare administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown welfare administrators have the lowest average salary at $79,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,669 |
| White | $83,790 |
| Black or African American | $82,050 |
| Asian | $88,029 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,685 |
Average welfare administrator age
See how the average age of welfare administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welfare administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Welfare administrator age breakdown
The average age of welfare administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the welfare administrator population.
Welfare administrator age breakdown
| Welfare Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Welfare administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for welfare administrators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of welfare administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 19%
Welfare administrators by degree level
| Welfare administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 19% |
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Welfare administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welfare administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $109,101 annually. With a Master's degree, welfare administrators earn a median annual income of $100,676 compared to $82,745 for welfare administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,676 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,745 |
| Doctorate Degree | $109,101 |
Welfare administrator employment statistics
Company size where welfare administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welfare administrators work.
Welfare administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Welfare administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the welfare administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welfare administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Welfare administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 23% |
Welfare administrator turnover and employment statistics
Welfare administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welfare administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welfare administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welfare administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average welfare administrator tenure
The average welfare administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 welfare administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Welfare administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Welfare administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welfare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Project Manager | 4.08% | 110,827 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Leasing Consultant | 11.54% | 11,371 |
| Clinical Services Director | 11.66% | 127,948 |
| Welfare Administrator | 14.16% | - |
| Academic Director | 16.20% | 12,420 |
Similar welfare administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Project Manager | 4.08% | 110,827 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Leasing Consultant | 11.54% | 11,371 |
| Clinical Services Director | 11.66% | 127,948 |
| Academic Director | 16.20% | 12,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by welfare administrators
The most common foreign language among welfare administrators is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Welfare administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |