Clerical dentist assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Clerical dentist assistant gender statistics
85.7% of clerical dentist assistants are women and 14.3% of clerical dentist assistants are men.
- Female, 85.7%
- Male, 14.3%
Clerical dentist assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.7% |
| Male | 14.3% |
Clerical dentist assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,777
Female income
$85,049
Clerical dentist assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clerical dentist assistant positions over time. Currently, 85.7% of clerical dentist assistants are female.
Clerical dentist assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.75% | 92.25% |
| 2011 | 8.89% | 91.11% |
| 2012 | 9.30% | 90.70% |
| 2013 | 8.78% | 91.22% |
| 2014 | 10.41% | 89.59% |
| 2015 | 11.03% | 88.97% |
| 2016 | 8.91% | 91.09% |
| 2017 | 11.40% | 88.60% |
| 2018 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2019 | 11.79% | 88.21% |
| 2020 | 10.32% | 89.68% |
| 2021 | 14.27% | 85.73% |
Clerical dentist assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared clerical dentist assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Clerical Dentist Assistant | 14% | 86% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Clerical dentist assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clerical dentist assistants is White, which makes up 51.4% of all clerical dentist assistants. Comparatively, 26.0% of clerical dentist assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of clerical dentist assistants are Asian.
- White, 51.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.0%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Clerical dentist assistant race
| Clerical dentist assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Clerical dentist assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how clerical dentist assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clerical dentist assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.39% | 7.91% | 7.44% | 20.62% |
| 2011 | 58.44% | 7.98% | 7.17% | 22.90% |
| 2012 | 56.67% | 8.93% | 7.93% | 23.39% |
| 2013 | 58.80% | 8.14% | 8.24% | 21.62% |
| 2014 | 58.13% | 7.95% | 8.24% | 22.77% |
| 2015 | 58.06% | 7.71% | 7.32% | 23.52% |
| 2016 | 57.57% | 7.03% | 8.27% | 23.69% |
| 2017 | 55.48% | 7.58% | 8.75% | 25.28% |
| 2018 | 56.52% | 7.88% | 8.19% | 23.87% |
| 2019 | 54.38% | 6.05% | 9.60% | 26.15% |
| 2020 | 53.03% | 7.40% | 8.62% | 25.29% |
| 2021 | 51.42% | 6.97% | 9.88% | 26.03% |
Clerical dentist assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white clerical dentist assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino clerical dentist assistants have the lowest average salary at $90,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,897 |
| White | $94,455 |
| Black or African American | $91,144 |
| Asian | $94,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,385 |
Average clerical dentist assistant age
See how the average age of clerical dentist assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Clerical dentist assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 37.5 |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Clerical dentist assistant age breakdown
The average age of clerical dentist assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the clerical dentist assistant population.
Clerical dentist assistant age breakdown
| Clerical Dentist Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Clerical dentist assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for clerical dentist assistants is bachelor's degree, with 26% of clerical dentist assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Clerical dentist assistants by degree level
| Clerical dentist assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Clerical dentist assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clerical dentist assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $94,200 annually. With a Associate degree, clerical dentist assistants earn a median annual income of $93,426 compared to $87,366 for clerical dentist assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,366 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,200 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,426 |
Clerical dentist assistant employment statistics
Most clerical dentist assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clerical dentist assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clerical dentist assistants work.
Clerical dentist assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Clerical dentist assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the clerical dentist assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clerical dentist assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Clerical dentist assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 8% |
Clerical dentist assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for clerical dentist assistants are health care, professional and government.
Clerical dentist assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 48% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Clerical dentist assistant turnover and employment statistics
Clerical dentist assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clerical dentist assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clerical dentist assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clerical dentist assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 4.10% |
Average clerical dentist assistant tenure
The average clerical dentist assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 994 clerical dentist assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Clerical dentist assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Clerical dentist assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clerical dentist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical Dentist Assistant | 4.40% | - |
| Ophthalmic Aide | 5.81% | 41,626 |
| Outpatient Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 15,371 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Registered Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 31,389 |
Similar clerical dentist assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Aide | 5.81% | 41,626 |
| Outpatient Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 15,371 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Registered Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 31,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by clerical dentist assistants
The most common foreign language among clerical dentist assistants is Spanish at 44.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 44.1%
- French, 8.5%
- Portuguese, 6.8%
- Chinese, 6.8%
- Polish, 5.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Clerical dentist assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.1% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 6.8% |
| Polish | 5.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |
