Associate specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate specialist gender statistics
59.1% of associate specialists are women and 40.9% of associate specialists are men.
- Female, 59.1%
- Male, 40.9%
Associate specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% |
| Male | 40.9% |
Associate specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,158
Female income
$92,329
Associate specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate specialist positions over time. Currently, 59.1% of associate specialists are female.
Associate specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.85% | 62.15% |
| 2011 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2012 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2013 | 38.23% | 61.77% |
| 2014 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2015 | 38.19% | 61.81% |
| 2016 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2017 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2018 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2019 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2020 | 40.11% | 59.89% |
| 2021 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
Associate specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Associate Specialist | 41% | 59% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Associate specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate specialists is White, which makes up 56.8% of all associate specialists. Comparatively, 18.8% of associate specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of associate specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Associate specialist race
| Associate specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Associate specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how associate specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.08% | 10.62% | 6.97% | 14.40% |
| 2011 | 63.31% | 11.64% | 7.14% | 15.08% |
| 2012 | 63.01% | 11.15% | 7.30% | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 62.02% | 11.66% | 7.35% | 15.89% |
| 2014 | 61.98% | 11.27% | 7.78% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 61.43% | 11.31% | 7.55% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 61.24% | 10.98% | 7.54% | 16.92% |
| 2017 | 60.76% | 10.54% | 7.97% | 17.25% |
| 2018 | 60.86% | 10.29% | 7.65% | 17.75% |
| 2019 | 60.84% | 10.25% | 7.72% | 17.63% |
| 2020 | 58.33% | 10.24% | 8.09% | 18.03% |
| 2021 | 56.84% | 10.22% | 8.26% | 18.82% |
Associate specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white associate specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown associate specialists have the lowest average salary at $96,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,589 |
| White | $99,614 |
| Black or African American | $96,846 |
| Asian | $98,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,886 |
Average associate specialist age
See how the average age of associate specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Associate specialist age breakdown
The average age of associate specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the associate specialist population.
Associate specialist age breakdown
| Associate Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Associate specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for associate specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of associate specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Associate specialists by degree level
| Associate specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Associate specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, associate specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,139 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, associate specialists earn a median annual income of $106,063 compared to $95,032 for associate specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,139 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,063 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,032 |
Associate specialist employment statistics
Most associate specialists work for a public in the retail industry.
Company size where associate specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate specialists work.
Associate specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Associate specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the associate specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate specialists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Associate specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 2% |
Associate specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate specialists are retail, finance and technology.
Associate specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Associate specialist turnover and employment statistics
Associate specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average associate specialist tenure
The average associate specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,547 associate specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Associate specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,846 |
| Parts Lister | 3.76% | 22,868 |
| Retail Cashier | 5.05% | 440,543 |
| Associate Specialist | 7.10% | - |
Similar associate specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,846 |
| Parts Lister | 3.76% | 22,868 |
| Retail Cashier | 5.05% | 440,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate specialists
The most common foreign language among associate specialists is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.4%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- French, 12.8%
- Portuguese, 6.4%
- Japanese, 5.1%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Other, 18.0%
Associate specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| French | 12.8% |
| Portuguese | 6.4% |
| Japanese | 5.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Other | 18.0% |
