Career assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Career assistant gender statistics
70.8% of career assistants are women and 29.2% of career assistants are men.
- Female, 70.8%
- Male, 29.2%
Career assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.8% |
| Male | 29.2% |
Career assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,371
Female income
$30,879
Career assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career assistant positions over time. Currently, 70.8% of career assistants are female.
Career assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2011 | 27.09% | 72.91% |
| 2012 | 29.28% | 70.72% |
| 2013 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2014 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| 2015 | 25.90% | 74.10% |
| 2016 | 29.70% | 70.30% |
| 2017 | 29.94% | 70.06% |
| 2018 | 27.61% | 72.39% |
| 2019 | 29.22% | 70.78% |
| 2020 | 28.89% | 71.11% |
| 2021 | 29.15% | 70.85% |
Career assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared career assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Career Assistant | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Career assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career assistants is White, which makes up 52.3% of all career assistants. Comparatively, 21.5% of career assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of career assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 52.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Career assistant race
| Career assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Career assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how career assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.95% | 16.42% | 5.53% | 17.46% |
| 2011 | 58.49% | 15.69% | 5.32% | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 56.55% | 13.89% | 5.00% | 18.34% |
| 2013 | 54.86% | 15.24% | 5.82% | 18.26% |
| 2014 | 58.23% | 12.35% | 6.17% | 18.81% |
| 2015 | 56.91% | 14.38% | 5.13% | 18.27% |
| 2016 | 56.62% | 14.15% | 5.84% | 18.62% |
| 2017 | 54.90% | 13.99% | 5.40% | 20.21% |
| 2018 | 55.13% | 12.11% | 6.20% | 21.56% |
| 2019 | 55.16% | 13.23% | 5.95% | 20.91% |
| 2020 | 52.14% | 12.71% | 5.68% | 21.97% |
| 2021 | 52.27% | 12.32% | 6.58% | 21.47% |
Career assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian career assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,623.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,322 |
| White | $32,490 |
| Black or African American | $31,623 |
| Asian | $36,100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,487 |
Average career assistant age
See how the average age of career assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Career assistant age breakdown
The average age of career assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the career assistant population.
Career assistant age breakdown
| Career Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Career assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for career assistants is bachelor's degree, with 59% of career assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Career assistants by degree level
| Career assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Career assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,632 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, career assistants earn a median annual income of $33,814 compared to $27,595 for career assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,632 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,273 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,814 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,595 |
Career assistant employment statistics
Most career assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where career assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career assistants work.
Career assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Career assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the career assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Career assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
Career assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for career assistants are education, government and non profits.
Career assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Career assistant turnover and employment statistics
Career assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average career assistant tenure
The average career assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,070 career assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Career assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Career assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Peer Mentor | 10.75% | 1,199 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Career Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Similar career assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| Peer Mentor | 10.75% | 1,199 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Residence Counselor | 15.06% | 78,872 |
| Mental Health Professional | 15.06% | 109,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by career assistants
The most common foreign language among career assistants is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Armenian is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 7.8%
- Armenian, 7.8%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Chinese, 2.6%
- Other, 23.4%
Career assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Armenian | 7.8% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| Other | 23.4% |
