Area secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Area secretary gender statistics
85.1% of area secretaries are women and 14.9% of area secretaries are men.
- Female, 85.1%
- Male, 14.9%
Area secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.1% |
| Male | 14.9% |
Area secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,035
Female income
$35,668
Area secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in area secretary positions over time. Currently, 85.1% of area secretaries are female.
Area secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.25% | 90.75% |
| 2011 | 8.88% | 91.12% |
| 2012 | 9.74% | 90.26% |
| 2013 | 9.56% | 90.44% |
| 2014 | 9.98% | 90.02% |
| 2015 | 10.93% | 89.07% |
| 2016 | 10.82% | 89.18% |
| 2017 | 11.81% | 88.19% |
| 2018 | 12.58% | 87.42% |
| 2019 | 13.14% | 86.86% |
| 2020 | 13.83% | 86.17% |
| 2021 | 14.94% | 85.06% |
Area secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared area secretaries 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% |
| Area Secretary | 15% | 85% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Area secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among area secretaries is White, which makes up 66.1% of all area secretaries. Comparatively, 16.2% of area secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of area secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Area secretary race
| Area secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Area secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how area secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Area secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.81% | 9.77% | 3.14% | 13.18% |
| 2011 | 71.62% | 10.04% | 3.03% | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 71.31% | 10.04% | 3.11% | 13.24% |
| 2013 | 71.37% | 9.66% | 3.31% | 13.42% |
| 2014 | 71.03% | 9.79% | 3.27% | 13.73% |
| 2015 | 70.50% | 9.78% | 3.29% | 14.20% |
| 2016 | 69.79% | 9.65% | 3.63% | 14.54% |
| 2017 | 69.87% | 9.39% | 3.39% | 14.95% |
| 2018 | 69.91% | 9.12% | 3.44% | 15.24% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 8.84% | 3.49% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 68.55% | 8.58% | 3.57% | 14.84% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 9.27% | 3.83% | 16.22% |
Area secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian area secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White area secretaries have the lowest average salary at $36,701.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,720 |
| White | $36,701 |
| Black or African American | $36,926 |
| Asian | $37,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,017 |
Average area secretary age
See how the average age of area secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Area secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Area secretary age breakdown
The average age of area secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the area secretary population.
Area secretary age breakdown
| Area Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Area secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for area secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 44% of area secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Area secretaries by degree level
| Area secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Area secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, area secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,536 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, area secretaries earn a median annual income of $37,649 compared to $36,650 for area secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,371 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,649 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,650 |
Area secretary employment statistics
Most area secretaries work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where area secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where area secretaries work.
Area secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Area secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the area secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most area secretaries prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Area secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 8% |
Area secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for area secretaries are health care, education and non profits.
Area secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Education | 19% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Area secretary turnover and employment statistics
Area secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for area secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Area secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Area secretary 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 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average area secretary tenure
The average area secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 area secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Area secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Area secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of area secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Area Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Referral Coordinator | 9.17% | 65,934 |
| Executive Assistant To Managing Director | 10.06% | 10,374 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar area secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Referral Coordinator | 9.17% | 65,934 |
| Executive Assistant To Managing Director | 10.06% | 10,374 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by area secretaries
The most common foreign language among area secretaries is German at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- German, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- Tagalog, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
Area secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Tagalog | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |