Business operations associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Business operations associate demographics by:
Business operations associate gender statistics
43.1% of business operations associates are women and 56.9% of business operations associates are men.
- Male, 56.9%
- Female, 43.1%
Business operations associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Business operations associate gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,352
Female income
$83,689
Business operations associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business operations associate positions over time. Currently, 43.1% of business operations associates are female.
Business operations associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2011 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2012 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2013 | 51.59% | 48.41% |
| 2014 | 49.59% | 50.41% |
| 2015 | 53.43% | 46.57% |
| 2016 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 2017 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
| 2018 | 60.84% | 39.16% |
| 2019 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
| 2020 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2021 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
Business operations associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared business operations associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Business Operations Associate | 57% | 43% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Business operations associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business operations associates is White, which makes up 70.4% of all business operations associates. Comparatively, 9.4% of business operations associates are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of business operations associates are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Business operations associate race
| Business operations associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Business operations associate race and ethnicity over time
See how business operations associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business operations associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Business operations associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business operations associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino business operations associates have the lowest average salary at $88,380.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,481 |
| White | $92,135 |
| Black or African American | $88,679 |
| Asian | $100,598 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,380 |
Average business operations associate age
See how the average age of business operations associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business operations associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Business operations associate age breakdown
The average age of business operations associates is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the business operations associate population.
Business operations associate age breakdown
| Business Operations Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Business operations associate educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Business operations associates by degree level
| Business operations associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Business operations associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business operations associates with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,505 annually. With a Master's degree, business operations associates earn a median annual income of $110,976 compared to $97,863 for business operations associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,976 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,863 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,493 |
Business operations associate employment statistics
Most business operations associates work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where business operations associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business operations associates work.
Business operations associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Business operations associate jobs by company type
Employees with the business operations associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business operations associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business operations associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 1% |
Business operations associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for business operations associates are technology, professional and finance.
Business operations associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Business operations associate turnover and employment statistics
Business operations associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business operations associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business operations associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business operations associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average business operations associate tenure
The average business operations associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,254 business operations associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Business operations associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Business operations associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business operations associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Talent Recruiter | 8.93% | 38,417 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Business Operations Associate | 11.05% | - |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator | 11.64% | 6,550 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar business operations associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Senior Logistic Specialist | 8.65% | 11,470 |
| Talent Recruiter | 8.93% | 38,417 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator | 11.64% | 6,550 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by business operations associates
The most common foreign language among business operations associates is Spanish at 31.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 31.8%
- French, 22.7%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 6.8%
- Italian, 6.8%
- Other, 22.8%
Business operations associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.8% |
| French | 22.7% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.8% |
| Italian | 6.8% |
| Other | 22.8% |
