Advising assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Advising assistant gender statistics
57.1% of advising assistants are women and 42.9% of advising assistants are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Advising assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Advising assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,817
Female income
$44,700
Advising assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advising assistant positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of advising assistants are female.
Advising assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
| 2011 | 40.43% | 59.57% |
| 2012 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2013 | 46.11% | 53.89% |
| 2014 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2015 | 38.98% | 61.02% |
| 2016 | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 2017 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2018 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
| 2019 | 43.00% | 57.00% |
| 2020 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2021 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
Advising assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared advising assistants 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% |
| Advising Assistant | 43% | 57% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Advising assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advising assistants is White, which makes up 51.1% of all advising assistants. Comparatively, 20.6% of advising assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of advising assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 51.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Advising assistant race
| Advising assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Advising assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how advising assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advising assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.76% | 17.80% | 6.18% | 16.56% |
| 2011 | 57.30% | 17.07% | 5.97% | 15.86% |
| 2012 | 55.36% | 15.27% | 5.64% | 17.44% |
| 2013 | 53.67% | 16.63% | 6.47% | 17.36% |
| 2014 | 57.05% | 13.73% | 6.82% | 17.91% |
| 2015 | 55.72% | 15.76% | 5.78% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | 55.43% | 15.53% | 6.49% | 17.72% |
| 2017 | 53.71% | 15.38% | 6.04% | 19.31% |
| 2018 | 53.95% | 13.49% | 6.85% | 20.66% |
| 2019 | 53.97% | 14.61% | 6.60% | 20.01% |
| 2020 | 50.95% | 14.09% | 6.33% | 21.07% |
| 2021 | 51.09% | 13.70% | 7.23% | 20.57% |
Advising assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian advising assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advising assistants have the lowest average salary at $45,635.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,755 |
| White | $46,718 |
| Black or African American | $45,635 |
| Asian | $51,194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,961 |
Average advising assistant age
See how the average age of advising assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advising assistant 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 |
Advising assistant age breakdown
The average age of advising assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the advising assistant population.
Advising assistant age breakdown
| Advising Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Advising assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for advising assistants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of advising assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Advising assistants by degree level
| Advising assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Advising assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advising assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,517 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, advising assistants earn a median annual income of $48,368 compared to $40,542 for advising assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,517 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,368 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,542 |
Advising assistant employment statistics
Most advising assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where advising assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advising assistants work.
Advising assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Advising assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the advising assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advising assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Advising assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 5% |
Advising assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for advising assistants are education, finance and retail.
Advising assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Advising assistant turnover and employment statistics
Advising assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advising assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advising assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advising assistant 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 advising assistant tenure
The average advising assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,964 advising assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Advising assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Advising assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advising assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Employment Counselor | 10.75% | 29,459 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Advising Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Similar advising assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Employment Counselor | 10.75% | 29,459 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by advising assistants
The most common foreign language among advising assistants is Spanish at 43.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 43.2%
- French, 12.1%
- Chinese, 7.0%
- Mandarin, 7.0%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Other, 26.0%
Advising assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.2% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 7.0% |
| Mandarin | 7.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Other | 26.0% |
