Administrative and program specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Administrative and program specialist demographics by:
Administrative and program specialist gender statistics
81.5% of administrative and program specialists are women and 18.5% of administrative and program specialists are men.
- Female, 81.5%
- Male, 18.5%
Administrative and program specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.5% |
| Male | 18.5% |
Administrative and program specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,488
Female income
$54,837
Administrative and program specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in administrative and program specialist positions over time. Currently, 81.5% of administrative and program specialists are female.
Administrative and program specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.17% | 83.83% |
| 2011 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
| 2012 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2013 | 16.68% | 83.32% |
| 2014 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2015 | 18.85% | 81.15% |
| 2016 | 18.68% | 81.32% |
| 2017 | 20.22% | 79.78% |
| 2018 | 21.44% | 78.56% |
| 2019 | 16.17% | 83.83% |
| 2020 | 21.68% | 78.32% |
| 2021 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
Administrative and program specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared administrative and program specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Administrative And Program Specialist | 18% | 82% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Administrative and program specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among administrative and program specialists is White, which makes up 71.0% of all administrative and program specialists. Comparatively, 11.2% of administrative and program specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of administrative and program specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Administrative and program specialist race
| Administrative and program specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Administrative and program specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how administrative and program specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Administrative and program specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 75.18% | 7.54% | 4.55% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 75.53% | 7.13% | 4.62% | 10.36% |
| 2020 | 71.97% | 7.39% | 4.40% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 7.62% | 5.00% | 11.22% |
Administrative and program specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian administrative and program specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White administrative and program specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,510 |
| White | $51,797 |
| Black or African American | $51,947 |
| Asian | $57,296 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,070 |
Average administrative and program specialist age
See how the average age of administrative and program specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Administrative and program specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 48.5 |
Administrative and program specialist age breakdown
The average age of administrative and program specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the administrative and program specialist population.
Administrative and program specialist age breakdown
| Administrative And Program Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Administrative and program specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for administrative and program specialists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of administrative and program specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Administrative and program specialists by degree level
| Administrative and program specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Administrative and program specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, administrative and program specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,498 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, administrative and program specialists earn a median annual income of $56,286 compared to $52,357 for administrative and program specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,498 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,286 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,357 |
Administrative and program specialist employment statistics
Most administrative and program specialists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where administrative and program specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where administrative and program specialists work.
Administrative and program specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Administrative and program specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the administrative and program specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most administrative and program specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Administrative and program specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 21% |
Administrative and program specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for administrative and program specialists are education, government and health care.
Administrative and program specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Government | 15% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Administrative and program specialist turnover and employment statistics
Administrative and program specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for administrative and program specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Administrative and program specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Administrative and program specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average administrative and program specialist tenure
The average administrative and program specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 838 administrative and program specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Administrative and program specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Administrative and program specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of administrative and program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broker Assistant | 5.70% | 34,254 |
| Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist | 9.17% | 27,918 |
| Administrative And Program Specialist | 10.06% | - |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar administrative and program specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Broker Assistant | 5.70% | 34,254 |
| Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist | 9.17% | 27,918 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by administrative and program specialists
The most common foreign language among administrative and program specialists is Spanish at 30.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.0% and French is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 30.4%
- German, 13.0%
- French, 13.0%
- Russian, 8.7%
- Italian, 8.7%
- Other, 26.2%
Administrative and program specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.4% |
| German | 13.0% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Russian | 8.7% |
| Italian | 8.7% |
| Other | 26.2% |
