Auction assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Auction assistant gender statistics
44.2% of auction assistants are women and 55.8% of auction assistants are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Auction assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Auction assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,001
Female income
$36,769
Auction assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auction assistant positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of auction assistants are female.
Auction assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2011 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2012 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
| 2013 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2014 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
| 2015 | 46.84% | 53.16% |
| 2016 | 46.55% | 53.45% |
| 2017 | 49.00% | 51.00% |
| 2018 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2019 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2020 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2021 | 55.77% | 44.23% |
Auction assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared auction assistants 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% |
| Auction Assistant | 56% | 44% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Auction assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auction assistants is White, which makes up 65.7% of all auction assistants. Comparatively, 16.4% of auction assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of auction assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Auction assistant race
| Auction assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Auction assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how auction assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auction assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.44% | 9.95% | 3.17% | 13.33% |
| 2011 | 71.25% | 10.22% | 3.06% | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 70.94% | 10.22% | 3.14% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 71.00% | 9.84% | 3.33% | 13.58% |
| 2014 | 70.66% | 9.96% | 3.30% | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 70.13% | 9.96% | 3.32% | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 69.42% | 9.83% | 3.66% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 69.50% | 9.57% | 3.42% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 69.54% | 9.30% | 3.47% | 15.40% |
| 2019 | 70.01% | 9.02% | 3.51% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 68.18% | 8.76% | 3.60% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 65.72% | 9.44% | 3.86% | 16.37% |
Auction assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auction assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White auction assistants have the lowest average salary at $38,452.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,482 |
| White | $38,452 |
| Black or African American | $38,821 |
| Asian | $40,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,971 |
Average auction assistant age
See how the average age of auction assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auction assistant 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 |
Auction assistant age breakdown
The average age of auction assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the auction assistant population.
Auction assistant age breakdown
| Auction Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Auction assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Auction assistants by degree level
| Auction assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Auction assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auction assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,506 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auction assistants earn a median annual income of $40,019 compared to $38,368 for auction assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,506 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,019 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,368 |
Auction assistant employment statistics
Most auction assistants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where auction assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auction assistants work.
Auction assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Auction assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the auction assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auction assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auction assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Auction assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for auction assistants are media, professional and retail.
Auction assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Auction assistant turnover and employment statistics
Auction assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auction assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auction assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auction assistant 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 auction assistant tenure
The average auction assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 648 auction assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Auction assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Auction assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auction Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Practice Coordinator | 9.17% | 78,398 |
| Assistant Executive Director | 10.06% | 92,321 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar auction assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Coordinator | 9.17% | 78,398 |
| Assistant Executive Director | 10.06% | 92,321 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by auction assistants
The most common foreign language among auction assistants is Spanish at 31.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.8%.
- Spanish, 31.0%
- French, 17.2%
- Chinese, 13.8%
- Mandarin, 10.3%
- German, 6.9%
- Other, 20.8%
Auction assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.0% |
| French | 17.2% |
| Chinese | 13.8% |
| Mandarin | 10.3% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Other | 20.8% |
