Welfare specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Welfare specialist gender statistics
68.8% of welfare specialists are women and 31.2% of welfare specialists are men.
- Female, 68.8%
- Male, 31.2%
Welfare specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.8% |
| Male | 31.2% |
Welfare specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,368
Female income
$51,384
Welfare specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in welfare specialist positions over time. Currently, 68.8% of welfare specialists are female.
Welfare specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2011 | 29.04% | 70.96% |
| 2012 | 31.32% | 68.68% |
| 2013 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2014 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 2015 | 27.80% | 72.20% |
| 2016 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
| 2017 | 32.01% | 67.99% |
| 2018 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2019 | 31.26% | 68.74% |
| 2020 | 30.92% | 69.08% |
| 2021 | 31.19% | 68.81% |
Welfare specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared welfare 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% |
| Welfare Specialist | 31% | 69% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Welfare specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among welfare specialists is White, which makes up 61.0% of all welfare specialists. Comparatively, 17.3% of welfare specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of welfare specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Welfare specialist race
| Welfare specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Welfare specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how welfare specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Welfare specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.69% | 15.02% | 3.07% | 13.29% |
| 2011 | 67.23% | 14.28% | 2.87% | 12.59% |
| 2012 | 65.30% | 12.48% | 2.54% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 63.60% | 13.84% | 3.36% | 14.08% |
| 2014 | 66.98% | 10.94% | 3.71% | 14.64% |
| 2015 | 65.66% | 12.97% | 2.68% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 65.36% | 12.74% | 3.39% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 63.65% | 12.59% | 2.94% | 16.04% |
| 2018 | 63.88% | 10.71% | 3.74% | 17.39% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 11.82% | 3.49% | 16.74% |
| 2020 | 60.88% | 11.31% | 3.22% | 17.80% |
| 2021 | 61.02% | 10.92% | 4.13% | 17.30% |
Welfare specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian welfare specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american welfare specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,282.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,310 |
| White | $53,320 |
| Black or African American | $52,282 |
| Asian | $57,567 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,505 |
Average welfare specialist age
See how the average age of welfare specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Welfare 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 |
Welfare specialist age breakdown
The average age of welfare specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the welfare specialist population.
Welfare specialist age breakdown
| Welfare Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Welfare specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for welfare specialists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of welfare specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Welfare specialists by degree level
| Welfare specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Welfare specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, welfare specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,611 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, welfare specialists earn a median annual income of $54,892 compared to $47,349 for welfare specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,611 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,947 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,892 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,349 |
Welfare specialist employment statistics
Most welfare specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where welfare specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where welfare specialists work.
Welfare specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Welfare specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the welfare specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most welfare specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Welfare specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 21% |
Welfare specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for welfare specialists are government, non profits and finance.
Welfare specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Welfare specialist turnover and employment statistics
Welfare specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for welfare specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Welfare specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Welfare 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 welfare specialist tenure
The average welfare specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 welfare specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Welfare specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Welfare specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of welfare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Graduate Advisor | 10.75% | 40,996 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Welfare Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Case Therapist | 15.06% | 50,610 |
Similar welfare specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Graduate Advisor | 10.75% | 40,996 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Mental Hygiene Consultant | 15.06% | 22,231 |
| Case Therapist | 15.06% | 50,610 |
Foreign languages spoken by welfare specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Welfare specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |