Welfare officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Welfare officer gender statistics
53.3% of welfare officers are women and 46.7% of welfare officers are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Welfare officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Welfare officer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,634
Female income
$37,200
Welfare officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welfare officer positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of welfare officers are female.
Welfare officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.67% | 45.33% |
| 2011 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2012 | 53.21% | 46.79% |
| 2013 | 53.08% | 46.92% |
| 2014 | 52.93% | 47.07% |
| 2015 | 49.96% | 50.04% |
| 2016 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2017 | 49.50% | 50.50% |
| 2018 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2019 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
| 2020 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2021 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
Welfare officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared welfare officers 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 Officer | 47% | 53% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Welfare officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welfare officers is White, which makes up 62.1% of all welfare officers. Comparatively, 13.8% of welfare officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of welfare officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Welfare officer race
| Welfare officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Welfare officer race and ethnicity over time
See how welfare officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welfare officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.46% | 12.45% | 3.52% | 10.16% |
| 2011 | 70.39% | 12.47% | 3.60% | 10.57% |
| 2012 | 71.45% | 11.75% | 3.13% | 10.63% |
| 2013 | 71.16% | 12.25% | 3.49% | 10.21% |
| 2014 | 69.01% | 12.83% | 3.81% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 69.97% | 12.13% | 3.91% | 10.92% |
| 2016 | 70.12% | 11.06% | 4.54% | 10.84% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 11.31% | 4.07% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 70.02% | 11.11% | 4.16% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 66.44% | 11.95% | 4.64% | 13.89% |
| 2020 | 63.57% | 12.28% | 3.77% | 13.80% |
| 2021 | 62.11% | 12.79% | 5.05% | 13.83% |
Welfare officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian welfare officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown welfare officers have the lowest average salary at $37,634.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,634 |
| White | $38,800 |
| Black or African American | $38,310 |
| Asian | $39,976 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,490 |
Average welfare officer age
See how the average age of welfare officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welfare officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of welfare officers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the welfare officer population.
Welfare officer age breakdown
| Welfare Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Welfare officer educational attainment
The most common degree for welfare officers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of welfare officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 16%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Welfare officers by degree level
| Welfare officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Welfare officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welfare officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $45,518 annually. With a Master's degree, welfare officers earn a median annual income of $43,358 compared to $38,506 for welfare officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,358 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,506 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,518 |
Welfare officer employment statistics
Most welfare officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where welfare officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welfare officers work.
Welfare officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Welfare officer jobs by company type
Employees with the welfare officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welfare officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Welfare officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 34% |
Welfare officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for welfare officers are government, education and manufacturing.
Welfare officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Education | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Welfare officer turnover and employment statistics
Welfare officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welfare officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welfare officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welfare officer 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 officer tenure
The average welfare officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 welfare officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Welfare officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Welfare officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welfare officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Resident Manager | 11.54% | 17,468 |
| Director Of Radiology | 11.66% | 21,165 |
| Welfare Officer | 14.16% | - |
| Child Care Center Administrator | 16.20% | 146,587 |
Similar welfare officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Administrator | 4.08% | 79,644 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Resident Manager | 11.54% | 17,468 |
| Director Of Radiology | 11.66% | 21,165 |
| Child Care Center Administrator | 16.20% | 146,587 |
Foreign languages spoken by welfare officers
The most common foreign language among welfare officers is Hindi at 18.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 18.8% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Hindi, 18.8%
- Spanish, 18.8%
- French, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Other, 37.3%
Welfare officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 18.8% |
| Spanish | 18.8% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Other | 37.3% |