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Assistant professor of psychology demographics and statistics in the US

Assistant professor of psychology demographics research summary. Zippia estimates assistant professor of psychology demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our assistant professor of psychology estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about assistant professors of psychology after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 4,474 assistant professors of psychology currently employed in the United States.
  • 52.2% of all assistant professors of psychology are women, while 47.8% are men.
  • The average assistant professor of psychology age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of assistant professors of psychology is White (65.8%), followed by Asian (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black or African American (7.3%).
  • Assistant professors of psychology are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • Fresno, CA pays an annual average wage of $93,298, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women assistant professors of psychology earned 97% of what men earned.
  • New York is the best state for assistant professors of psychology to live.
  • Assistant professors of psychology are 97% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Assistant professor of psychology gender statistics

52.2% of assistant professors of psychology are women and 47.8% of assistant professors of psychology are men.
  • Female, 52.2%
  • Male, 47.8%

Assistant professor of psychology gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female52.2%
Male47.8%

Assistant professor of psychology gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$59,853
female-income
Female income
$57,870

Assistant professor of psychology gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant professor of psychology positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of assistant professors of psychology are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Assistant professor of psychology gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201048.40%51.60%
201148.93%51.07%
201248.60%51.40%
201348.16%51.84%
201447.04%52.96%
201547.88%52.12%
201647.54%52.46%
201748.14%51.86%
201847.55%52.45%
201947.13%52.87%
202046.47%53.53%
202147.77%52.23%

Assistant professor of psychology related jobs gender ratio

We compared assistant professors of psychology with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Aesthetics Instructor8%92%
Cosmetology Instructor9%91%
Adjunct Nursing Faculty9%91%
Assistant Professor Of Psychology48%52%
Diesel Technology Instructor97%3%
Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration97%3%
Hvac/R Instructor97%3%

Assistant professor of psychology demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among assistant professors of psychology is White, which makes up 65.8% of all assistant professors of psychology. Comparatively, 11.2% of assistant professors of psychology are Asian and 10.4% of assistant professors of psychology are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 65.8%
  • Asian, 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
  • Black or African American, 7.3%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Assistant professor of psychology race

Assistant professor of psychology racePercentages
White65.8%
Asian11.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Black or African American7.3%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Assistant professor of psychology race and ethnicity over time

See how assistant professor of psychology racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Assistant professor of psychology race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.25%7.46%9.12%8.54%
201171.94%7.31%9.84%8.30%
201271.53%7.60%9.71%8.54%
201370.67%7.96%10.00%8.79%
201470.76%7.58%9.67%9.18%
201569.21%7.81%10.62%9.47%
201669.70%7.74%10.34%9.36%
201768.78%7.48%11.51%9.41%
201870.56%7.22%9.83%9.61%
201968.90%7.49%10.77%10.13%
202066.97%7.20%10.41%10.29%
202165.82%7.32%11.21%10.41%

Assistant professor of psychology wage gap by race

According to our data, asian assistant professors of psychology have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant professors of psychology have the lowest average salary at $59,048.
$63,000
$62,000
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$59,603
White$59,664
Black or African American$59,048
Asian$61,095
Hispanic or Latino$59,875

Average assistant professor of psychology age

See how the average age of assistant professors of psychology varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Assistant professor of psychology age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4945
Unknown44.544
Asian4141
Hispanic or Latino4341
White4846
American Indian and Alaska Native5448

Assistant professor of psychology age breakdown

The average age of assistant professors of psychology is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the assistant professor of psychology population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Assistant professor of psychology age breakdown

Assistant Professor Of Psychology YearsPercentages
40+ years67%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years11%

Assistant professor of psychology educational attainment

The most common degree for assistant professors of psychology is bachelor's degree, with 52% of assistant professors of psychology earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 29% and doctoral degree degree at 17%.
  • Bachelor's, 52%
  • Doctorate, 29%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Assistant professors of psychology by degree level

Assistant professor of psychology degreePercentages
Bachelor's52%
Doctorate29%
Master's17%
Associate1%
Other Degrees1%

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Assistant professor of psychology wage gap by degree level

$73,000
$70,000
$67,000
$64,000
$61,000
$58,000
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$60,941
Doctorate Degree$71,635

Assistant professor of psychology employment statistics

Most assistant professors of psychology work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where assistant professors of psychology work

Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant professors of psychology work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Assistant professor of psychology jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees5%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees18%
1,000 - 10,000 employees47%
> 10,000 employees4%

Assistant professor of psychology jobs by company type

Employees with the assistant professor of psychology job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant professors of psychology prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Private

Government

Assistant professor of psychology jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education97%
Private2%
Government1%

Assistant professor of psychology jobs by industry

The most common industries for assistant professors of psychology are education, manufacturing and health care.

Education

Manufacturing

Government

Start-up

Non Profits

Assistant professor of psychology industry statistics

Assistant professor of psychology turnover and employment statistics

Assistant professor of psychology unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for assistant professors of psychology between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Assistant professor of psychology unemployment rate by year

YearAssistant professor of psychology unemployment rate
20103.13%
20113.11%
20123.14%
20133.31%
20142.86%
20152.61%
20162.42%
20172.51%
20182.40%
20192.23%
20202.58%
20212.98%

Average assistant professor of psychology tenure

The average assistant professor of psychology stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 277 assistant professors of psychology resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Assistant professor of psychology tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year6%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years9%
11+ years15%

Assistant professor of psychology LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of assistant professors of psychology that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Teaching Associate6.04%23,082
6th Grade Teacher9.52%69,523
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
Early Childhood Special Educator11.12%62,487
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Assistant Professor Of Psychology15.52%-
Home Advisor16.25%77,547

Similar assistant professor of psychology jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Teaching Associate6.04%23,082
6th Grade Teacher9.52%69,523
Reference Librarian10.75%1,058
Early Childhood Special Educator11.12%62,487
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Home Advisor16.25%77,547

Foreign languages spoken by assistant professors of psychology

The most common foreign language among assistant professors of psychology is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
  • Spanish, 57.1%
  • French, 14.3%
  • Portuguese, 3.6%
  • Filipino, 3.6%
  • Hebrew, 3.6%
  • Other, 17.8%

Assistant professor of psychology languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.1%
French14.3%
Portuguese3.6%
Filipino3.6%
Hebrew3.6%
Other17.8%

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Assistant professor of psychology location demographics

Where do assistant professors of psychology earn the most?

Assistant professors of psychology earn the most in California, where the average assistant professor of psychology salary is $91,253. The map here shows where assistant professors of psychology earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Assistant Professors Of Psychology?

By looking through more than 277 resumes, we found that the most popular places for assistant professors of psychology are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Assistant Professors Of Psychology

Assistant professor of psychology jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1New York1,042$78,940
2Texas1,014$57,641
3California597$91,253
4Pennsylvania554$64,450
5Virginia505$61,404
6Florida442$58,165
7Colorado400$50,798
8Massachusetts375$66,675
9Illinois332$70,988
10New Jersey298$72,256
11Michigan280$64,064
12North Carolina265$60,767
13Ohio257$61,650
14Oregon242$66,256
15Indiana229$70,152
16Wisconsin225$55,585
17Georgia222$55,819
18Kentucky219$50,540
19Louisiana203$60,702
20Maryland200$63,841
21Alabama191$62,396
22Minnesota179$72,848
23Arizona172$62,400
24Washington170$64,035
25Tennessee170$57,192
26Missouri161$61,472
27Utah143$67,118
28West Virginia143$52,671
29Mississippi138$61,302
30Iowa130$64,582
31Nebraska113$62,080
32District of Columbia112$77,249
33South Carolina112$58,685
34Kansas102$53,350
35Connecticut88$79,338
36Oklahoma72$57,365
37Vermont62$63,736
38Alaska56$62,265
39South Dakota54$59,242
40Arkansas48$50,218
41Rhode Island47$79,764
42Maine47$60,886
43New Mexico43$53,350
44New Hampshire36$78,123
45Idaho33$63,402
46Montana29$62,907
47Nevada24$81,447
48Hawaii24$59,396
49Delaware23$78,337
50Wyoming13$74,891
51North Dakota13$62,612

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