Creative assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative assistant gender statistics
68.4% of creative assistants are women and 31.6% of creative assistants are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Creative assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Creative assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,041
Female income
$41,204
Creative assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative assistant positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of creative assistants are female.
Creative assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.11% | 78.89% |
| 2011 | 20.39% | 79.61% |
| 2012 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2013 | 21.74% | 78.26% |
| 2014 | 22.56% | 77.44% |
| 2015 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2016 | 24.17% | 75.83% |
| 2017 | 26.02% | 73.98% |
| 2018 | 27.43% | 72.57% |
| 2019 | 28.45% | 71.55% |
| 2020 | 29.66% | 70.34% |
| 2021 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
Creative assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative assistants 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% |
| Creative Assistant | 32% | 68% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Creative assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative assistants is White, which makes up 66.2% of all creative assistants. Comparatively, 16.1% of creative assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of creative assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Creative assistant race
| Creative assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Creative assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how creative assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.96% | 9.72% | 3.13% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 71.77% | 9.99% | 3.02% | 13.07% |
| 2012 | 71.46% | 9.99% | 3.10% | 13.16% |
| 2013 | 71.51% | 9.61% | 3.30% | 13.34% |
| 2014 | 71.18% | 9.73% | 3.27% | 13.64% |
| 2015 | 70.65% | 9.73% | 3.28% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 9.60% | 3.62% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 70.01% | 9.34% | 3.39% | 14.86% |
| 2018 | 70.05% | 9.07% | 3.43% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 70.52% | 8.79% | 3.48% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 68.69% | 8.53% | 3.56% | 14.75% |
| 2021 | 66.24% | 9.21% | 3.82% | 16.13% |
Creative assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian creative assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White creative assistants have the lowest average salary at $43,341.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,379 |
| White | $43,341 |
| Black or African American | $43,811 |
| Asian | $45,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,003 |
Average creative assistant age
See how the average age of creative assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Creative assistant 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 |
Creative assistant age breakdown
The average age of creative assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the creative assistant population.
Creative assistant age breakdown
| Creative Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Creative assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for creative assistants is bachelor's degree, with 77% of creative assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Creative assistants by degree level
| Creative assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Creative assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, creative assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,248 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, creative assistants earn a median annual income of $45,341 compared to $43,234 for creative assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,248 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,653 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,341 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,234 |
Creative assistant employment statistics
Most creative assistants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where creative assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative assistants work.
Creative assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Creative assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the creative assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most creative assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Creative assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 3% |
Creative assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for creative assistants are media, retail and professional.
Creative assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Creative assistant turnover and employment statistics
Creative assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative assistant 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 creative assistant tenure
The average creative assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,418 creative assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Creative assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Ward Secretary | 9.17% | 7,812 |
| Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 101,666 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Similar creative assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Secretary | 9.17% | 7,812 |
| Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 101,666 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative assistants
The most common foreign language among creative assistants is Spanish at 41.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 41.9%
- French, 17.8%
- Italian, 7.0%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- Mandarin, 5.4%
- Other, 21.7%
Creative assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.9% |
| French | 17.8% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| Mandarin | 5.4% |
| Other | 21.7% |
