Welfare manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Welfare manager gender statistics
69.9% of welfare managers are women and 30.1% of welfare managers are men.
- Female, 69.9%
- Male, 30.1%
Welfare manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.9% |
| Male | 30.1% |
Welfare manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,992
Female income
$73,592
Welfare manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welfare manager positions over time. Currently, 69.9% of welfare managers are female.
Welfare manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.34% | 72.66% |
| 2011 | 23.16% | 76.84% |
| 2012 | 32.76% | 67.24% |
| 2013 | 20.19% | 79.81% |
| 2014 | 23.18% | 76.82% |
| 2015 | 21.13% | 78.87% |
| 2016 | 26.26% | 73.74% |
| 2017 | 29.83% | 70.17% |
| 2018 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2019 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
| 2020 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2021 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
Welfare manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared welfare managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Welfare Manager | 30% | 70% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Welfare manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welfare managers is White, which makes up 67.8% of all welfare managers. Comparatively, 11.3% of welfare managers are Black or African American and 10.0% of welfare managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.8%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Welfare manager race
| Welfare manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Welfare manager race and ethnicity over time
See how welfare manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welfare manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.04% | 11.24% | 2.66% | 4.49% |
| 2011 | 79.54% | 9.86% | 2.39% | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 75.99% | 9.30% | 5.16% | 7.62% |
| 2013 | 72.45% | 12.06% | 4.09% | 7.90% |
| 2014 | 74.90% | 11.25% | 5.20% | 7.54% |
| 2015 | 74.34% | 9.48% | 4.30% | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 75.07% | 11.12% | 2.00% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 73.46% | 9.44% | 3.03% | 12.59% |
| 2018 | 68.66% | 12.78% | 4.24% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 71.09% | 13.56% | 5.09% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 69.23% | 14.43% | 4.05% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.85% | 11.30% | 6.94% | 10.04% |
Welfare manager wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown welfare managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White welfare managers have the lowest average salary at $71,574.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,049 |
| White | $71,574 |
| Black or African American | $77,795 |
| Asian | $82,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,264 |
Welfare manager age breakdown
The average age of welfare managers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the welfare manager population.
Welfare manager age breakdown
| Welfare Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Welfare manager educational attainment
The most common degree for welfare managers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of welfare managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Welfare managers by degree level
| Welfare manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Welfare manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,885 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,234 |
Welfare manager employment statistics
Most welfare managers work for a public in the finance industry.
Company size where welfare managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welfare managers work.
Welfare manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Welfare manager jobs by company type
Employees with the welfare manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welfare managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Welfare manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 8% |
Welfare manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for welfare managers are finance, professional and manufacturing.
Welfare manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Welfare manager turnover and employment statistics
Welfare manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welfare managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welfare manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welfare manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 4.14% |
| 2014 | 2.99% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 3.08% |
Average welfare manager tenure
The average welfare manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 welfare managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Welfare manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Welfare manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welfare managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Internship | 4.78% | 93,605 |
| Electric Distribution Department Manager | 5.19% | 39,505 |
| Commercial Lending Vice President | 10.51% | 58,563 |
| Raw Material Manager | 11.39% | 24,493 |
| Organizational Development Director | 17.60% | 60,812 |
| Human Resource Manager/Project Manager | 17.78% | 117,757 |
| Welfare Manager | 34.66% | - |
Similar welfare manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Internship | 4.78% | 93,605 |
| Electric Distribution Department Manager | 5.19% | 39,505 |
| Commercial Lending Vice President | 10.51% | 58,563 |
| Raw Material Manager | 11.39% | 24,493 |
| Organizational Development Director | 17.60% | 60,812 |
| Human Resource Manager/Project Manager | 17.78% | 117,757 |
Foreign languages spoken by welfare managers
The most common foreign language among welfare managers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Welfare manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |