Bookstore assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Bookstore assistant gender statistics
67.9% of bookstore assistants are women and 32.1% of bookstore assistants are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Bookstore assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Bookstore assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,931
Female income
$39,037
Bookstore assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bookstore assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of bookstore assistants are female.
Bookstore assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
| 2011 | 20.79% | 79.21% |
| 2012 | 22.51% | 77.49% |
| 2013 | 22.16% | 77.84% |
| 2014 | 22.99% | 77.01% |
| 2015 | 24.83% | 75.17% |
| 2016 | 24.62% | 75.38% |
| 2017 | 26.49% | 73.51% |
| 2018 | 27.92% | 72.08% |
| 2019 | 28.95% | 71.05% |
| 2020 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2021 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
Bookstore assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared bookstore 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% |
| Bookstore Assistant | 32% | 68% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Bookstore assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bookstore assistants is White, which makes up 66.5% of all bookstore assistants. Comparatively, 16.0% of bookstore assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of bookstore assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bookstore assistant race
| Bookstore assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bookstore assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how bookstore assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bookstore assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.17% | 9.64% | 3.12% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 71.98% | 9.91% | 3.01% | 12.95% |
| 2012 | 71.68% | 9.92% | 3.09% | 13.03% |
| 2013 | 71.73% | 9.54% | 3.28% | 13.21% |
| 2014 | 71.39% | 9.66% | 3.25% | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 70.86% | 9.65% | 3.27% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 70.16% | 9.53% | 3.61% | 14.33% |
| 2017 | 70.23% | 9.27% | 3.37% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 70.27% | 9.00% | 3.42% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 70.74% | 8.71% | 3.47% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 68.91% | 8.45% | 3.55% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 66.45% | 9.14% | 3.81% | 16.01% |
Bookstore assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bookstore assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bookstore assistants have the lowest average salary at $41,960.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,013 |
| White | $41,960 |
| Black or African American | $42,612 |
| Asian | $45,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,878 |
Average bookstore assistant age
See how the average age of bookstore assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bookstore 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 |
Bookstore assistant age breakdown
The average age of bookstore assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the bookstore assistant population.
Bookstore assistant age breakdown
| Bookstore Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Bookstore assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for bookstore assistants is bachelor's degree, with 48% of bookstore assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bookstore assistants by degree level
| Bookstore assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bookstore assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bookstore assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,465 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bookstore assistants earn a median annual income of $44,752 compared to $41,812 for bookstore assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,465 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,752 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,812 |
Bookstore assistant employment statistics
Most bookstore assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bookstore assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bookstore assistants work.
Bookstore assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Bookstore assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the bookstore assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bookstore assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bookstore assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 11% |
| Government | 2% |
Bookstore assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for bookstore assistants are education, non profits and professional.
Bookstore assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Bookstore assistant turnover and employment statistics
Bookstore assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bookstore assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bookstore assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bookstore 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 bookstore assistant tenure
The average bookstore assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 740 bookstore assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Bookstore assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Bookstore assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bookstore 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bookstore Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Referral Specialist | 9.17% | 72,016 |
| Senior Staff Assistant | 10.06% | 97,922 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Similar bookstore assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Referral Specialist | 9.17% | 72,016 |
| Senior Staff Assistant | 10.06% | 97,922 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Foreign languages spoken by bookstore assistants
The most common foreign language among bookstore assistants is Spanish at 41.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 41.9%
- French, 9.7%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 30.6%
Bookstore assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.9% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 30.6% |
