Welfare aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Welfare aide gender statistics
86.9% of welfare aides are women and 13.1% of welfare aides are men.
- Female, 86.9%
- Male, 13.1%
Welfare aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.9% |
| Male | 13.1% |
Welfare aide gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,520
Female income
$33,947
Welfare aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welfare aide positions over time. Currently, 86.9% of welfare aides are female.
Welfare aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.46% | 85.54% |
| 2011 | 11.99% | 88.01% |
| 2012 | 13.18% | 86.82% |
| 2013 | 14.66% | 85.34% |
| 2014 | 12.09% | 87.91% |
| 2015 | 11.37% | 88.63% |
| 2016 | 13.42% | 86.58% |
| 2017 | 13.55% | 86.45% |
| 2018 | 12.28% | 87.72% |
| 2019 | 13.15% | 86.85% |
| 2020 | 12.97% | 87.03% |
| 2021 | 13.11% | 86.89% |
Welfare aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared welfare aides 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% |
| Welfare Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Welfare aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welfare aides is White, which makes up 57.9% of all welfare aides. Comparatively, 17.4% of welfare aides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of welfare aides are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.9%
Welfare aide race
| Welfare aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.9% |
Welfare aide race and ethnicity over time
See how welfare aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welfare aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.53% | 13.97% | 4.92% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 64.06% | 13.23% | 4.71% | 12.73% |
| 2012 | 62.13% | 11.43% | 4.39% | 14.31% |
| 2013 | 60.43% | 12.79% | 5.21% | 14.22% |
| 2014 | 63.81% | 9.89% | 5.56% | 14.78% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 11.92% | 4.53% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 11.69% | 5.24% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 60.48% | 11.54% | 4.79% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 60.71% | 9.66% | 5.59% | 17.53% |
| 2019 | 60.74% | 10.77% | 5.34% | 16.87% |
| 2020 | 57.71% | 10.26% | 5.07% | 17.94% |
| 2021 | 57.85% | 9.87% | 5.98% | 17.44% |
Welfare aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian welfare aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welfare aides have the lowest average salary at $34,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,489 |
| White | $34,970 |
| Black or African American | $34,422 |
| Asian | $37,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,592 |
Average welfare aide age
See how the average age of welfare aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welfare aide 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 |
Welfare aide age breakdown
The average age of welfare aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the welfare aide population.
Welfare aide age breakdown
| Welfare Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Welfare aide educational attainment
The most common degree for welfare aides is bachelor's degree, with 54% of welfare aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Welfare aides by degree level
| Welfare aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Welfare aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welfare aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,268 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, welfare aides earn a median annual income of $35,794 compared to $31,791 for welfare aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,268 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,575 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,794 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,791 |
Welfare aide turnover and employment statistics
Welfare aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welfare aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welfare aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welfare aide 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 welfare aide tenure
The average welfare aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 welfare aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Welfare aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Welfare aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welfare aides 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 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Job Counselor | 10.75% | 103,416 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Welfare Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar welfare aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Job Counselor | 10.75% | 103,416 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 15.06% | 61,633 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |