Career services assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Career services assistant demographics by:
Career services assistant gender statistics
76.0% of career services assistants are women and 24.0% of career services assistants are men.
- Female, 76.0%
- Male, 24.0%
Career services assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.0% |
| Male | 24.0% |
Career services assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,503
Female income
$29,949
Career services assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career services assistant positions over time. Currently, 76.0% of career services assistants are female.
Career services assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.11% | 73.89% |
| 2011 | 22.17% | 77.83% |
| 2012 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2013 | 26.41% | 73.59% |
| 2014 | 22.32% | 77.68% |
| 2015 | 21.13% | 78.87% |
| 2016 | 24.47% | 75.53% |
| 2017 | 24.68% | 75.32% |
| 2018 | 22.63% | 77.37% |
| 2019 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2020 | 23.75% | 76.25% |
| 2021 | 23.98% | 76.02% |
Career services assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared career services 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 Services Assistant | 24% | 76% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Career services assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career services assistants is White, which makes up 53.2% of all career services assistants. Comparatively, 19.7% of career services assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of career services assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 53.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Career services assistant race
| Career services assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Career services assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how career services assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career services assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.83% | 17.17% | 5.60% | 15.72% |
| 2011 | 59.37% | 16.44% | 5.40% | 15.02% |
| 2012 | 57.44% | 14.63% | 5.07% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 55.74% | 15.99% | 5.89% | 16.52% |
| 2014 | 59.12% | 13.09% | 6.24% | 17.07% |
| 2015 | 57.80% | 15.13% | 5.21% | 16.53% |
| 2016 | 57.50% | 14.89% | 5.92% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 55.79% | 14.74% | 5.47% | 18.47% |
| 2018 | 56.02% | 12.86% | 6.27% | 19.82% |
| 2019 | 56.04% | 13.98% | 6.02% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 53.02% | 13.46% | 5.75% | 20.23% |
| 2021 | 53.16% | 13.07% | 6.66% | 19.73% |
Career services assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian career services assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career services assistants have the lowest average salary at $30,710.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,452 |
| White | $31,598 |
| Black or African American | $30,710 |
| Asian | $35,311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,622 |
Average career services assistant age
See how the average age of career services assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career services 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 services assistant age breakdown
The average age of career services assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the career services assistant population.
Career services assistant age breakdown
| Career Services Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Career services assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for career services assistants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of career services assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Career services assistants by degree level
| Career services assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Career services assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career services assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,963 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, career services assistants earn a median annual income of $32,958 compared to $26,600 for career services assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,963 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,273 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,958 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,600 |
Career services assistant employment statistics
Most career services assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where career services assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career services assistants work.
Career services assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Career services assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the career services assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career services assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Career services assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 2% |
Career services assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for career services assistants are education, professional and manufacturing.
Career services assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Career services assistant turnover and employment statistics
Career services assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career services assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career services assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career services 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 services assistant tenure
The average career services assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,057 career services assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Career services assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Career services assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| College Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | 39,214 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Career Services Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Mental Health Aide | 15.06% | 122,674 |
Similar career services assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| College Admissions Counselor | 10.75% | 39,214 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Mental Health Aide | 15.06% | 122,674 |
Foreign languages spoken by career services assistants
The most common foreign language among career services assistants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 12.8%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Cantonese, 3.8%
- Other, 23.2%
Career services assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Cantonese | 3.8% |
| Other | 23.2% |
