Assembly member demographics and statistics in the US
Assembly member demographics research summary. Zippia estimates assembly member demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our assembly member estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about assembly members after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,782 assembly members currently employed in the United States.
- 38.2% of all assembly members are women, while 61.8% are men.
- The average assembly member age is 51 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of assembly members is White (76.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%), Asian (7.7%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 84% of what men earned.
- 12% of all assembly members are LGBT.
- Assembly members are 72% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Assembly member demographics by:
Assembly member gender statistics
38.2% of assembly members are women and 61.8% of assembly members are men.
- Male, 61.8%
- Female, 38.2%
Assembly member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.8% |
| Female | 38.2% |
Assembly member gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,320
Female income
$39,840
Assembly member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assembly member positions over time. Currently, 38.2% of assembly members are female.
Assembly member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.68% | 30.32% |
| 2011 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| 2012 | 68.66% | 31.34% |
| 2013 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2014 | 66.57% | 33.43% |
| 2015 | 66.26% | 33.74% |
| 2016 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2017 | 66.00% | 34.00% |
| 2018 | 65.83% | 34.17% |
| 2019 | 62.98% | 37.02% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2021 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
Assembly member related jobs gender ratio
We compared assembly members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Assembly Member | 62% | 38% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Assembly member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assembly members is White, which makes up 76.1% of all assembly members. Comparatively, 7.8% of assembly members are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of assembly members are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Assembly member race
| Assembly member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Assembly member race and ethnicity over time
See how assembly member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assembly member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.67% | 3.39% | 5.85% | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 82.86% | 3.78% | 5.47% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 82.10% | 3.71% | 6.02% | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 82.36% | 3.52% | 6.12% | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 82.39% | 3.65% | 5.76% | 6.44% |
| 2015 | 82.33% | 3.52% | 5.74% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 81.99% | 3.43% | 6.31% | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 80.63% | 3.58% | 6.85% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 80.13% | 3.42% | 7.05% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 81.26% | 3.13% | 6.79% | 6.92% |
| 2020 | 77.88% | 3.61% | 7.25% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 76.13% | 3.78% | 7.71% | 7.83% |
Assembly member wage gap by race
According to our data, white assembly members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assembly members have the lowest average salary at $44,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,246 |
| White | $49,489 |
| Black or African American | $44,982 |
| Asian | $48,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,105 |
Average assembly member age
See how the average age of assembly members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assembly member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Assembly member age breakdown
The average age of assembly members is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the assembly member population.
Assembly member age breakdown
| Assembly Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Assembly member educational attainment
The most common degree for assembly members is high school diploma, with 36% of assembly members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Assembly members by degree level
| Assembly member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Assembly member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assembly members with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,176 annually. With a Doctorate degree, assembly members earn a median annual income of $63,162 compared to $55,588 for assembly members with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,588 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,162 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,062 |
Assembly member employment statistics
Most assembly members work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where assembly members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assembly members work.
Assembly member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Assembly member jobs by company type
Employees with the assembly member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assembly members prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assembly member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Assembly member jobs by industry
The most common industries for assembly members are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Assembly member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Assembly member turnover and employment statistics
Assembly member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assembly members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assembly member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assembly member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average assembly member tenure
The average assembly member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,369 assembly members resumes in Zippia's database.
Assembly member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Assembly member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assembly members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Associate Vice President | 8.41% | 68,260 |
| International Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,905 |
| Executive Director Of Operations | 9.63% | 194,783 |
| Assembly Member | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Vice President | 13.02% | 74,729 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar assembly member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 7.93% | 112,946 |
| Associate Vice President | 8.41% | 68,260 |
| International Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,905 |
| Executive Director Of Operations | 9.63% | 194,783 |
| Human Resources Vice President | 13.02% | 74,729 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by assembly members
The most common foreign language among assembly members is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Arabic, 5.6%
- Hindi, 5.6%
- Other, 19.3%
Assembly member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Arabic | 5.6% |
| Hindi | 5.6% |
| Other | 19.3% |
