Corresponding secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Corresponding secretary gender statistics
72.5% of corresponding secretaries are women and 27.5% of corresponding secretaries are men.
- Female, 72.5%
- Male, 27.5%
Corresponding secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.5% |
| Male | 27.5% |
Corresponding secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,455
Female income
$41,037
Corresponding secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corresponding secretary positions over time. Currently, 72.5% of corresponding secretaries are female.
Corresponding secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2011 | 17.41% | 82.59% |
| 2012 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
| 2013 | 18.60% | 81.40% |
| 2014 | 19.34% | 80.66% |
| 2015 | 20.97% | 79.03% |
| 2016 | 20.78% | 79.22% |
| 2017 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2018 | 23.72% | 76.28% |
| 2019 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2020 | 25.77% | 74.23% |
| 2021 | 27.53% | 72.47% |
Corresponding secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared corresponding secretaries 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% |
| Corresponding Secretary | 28% | 72% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Corresponding secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corresponding secretaries is White, which makes up 66.0% of all corresponding secretaries. Comparatively, 16.3% of corresponding secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of corresponding secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Corresponding secretary race
| Corresponding secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Corresponding secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how corresponding secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corresponding secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.70% | 9.81% | 3.15% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 71.51% | 10.08% | 3.04% | 13.22% |
| 2012 | 71.20% | 10.08% | 3.11% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 71.26% | 9.70% | 3.31% | 13.49% |
| 2014 | 70.92% | 9.82% | 3.28% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 70.39% | 9.82% | 3.29% | 14.26% |
| 2016 | 69.68% | 9.69% | 3.64% | 14.60% |
| 2017 | 69.76% | 9.43% | 3.40% | 15.01% |
| 2018 | 69.80% | 9.16% | 3.45% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 70.27% | 8.88% | 3.49% | 15.09% |
| 2020 | 68.44% | 8.62% | 3.58% | 14.90% |
| 2021 | 65.98% | 9.30% | 3.83% | 16.28% |
Corresponding secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corresponding secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White corresponding secretaries have the lowest average salary at $45,089.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,163 |
| White | $45,089 |
| Black or African American | $46,005 |
| Asian | $49,795 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,380 |
Average corresponding secretary age
See how the average age of corresponding secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corresponding secretary 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 |
Corresponding secretary age breakdown
The average age of corresponding secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the corresponding secretary population.
Corresponding secretary age breakdown
| Corresponding Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Corresponding secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for corresponding secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 70% of corresponding secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Corresponding secretaries by degree level
| Corresponding secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Corresponding secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corresponding secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,954 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corresponding secretaries earn a median annual income of $49,040 compared to $44,882 for corresponding secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,954 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,765 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,040 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,882 |
Corresponding secretary employment statistics
Most corresponding secretaries work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where corresponding secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corresponding secretaries work.
Corresponding secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Corresponding secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the corresponding secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corresponding secretaries prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Corresponding secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Corresponding secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for corresponding secretaries are education, health care and non profits.
Corresponding secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Corresponding secretary turnover and employment statistics
Corresponding secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corresponding secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corresponding secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corresponding secretary 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 corresponding secretary tenure
The average corresponding secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 866 corresponding secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Corresponding secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Corresponding secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corresponding secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corresponding Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Medical Office Worker | 9.17% | 98,358 |
| Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 101,666 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar corresponding secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Worker | 9.17% | 98,358 |
| Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 101,666 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by corresponding secretaries
The most common foreign language among corresponding secretaries is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- French, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 6.5%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 24.0%
Corresponding secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Mandarin | 6.5% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 24.0% |
