Data assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Data assistant gender statistics
63.4% of data assistants are women and 36.6% of data assistants are men.
- Female, 63.4%
- Male, 36.6%
Data assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.4% |
| Male | 36.6% |
Data assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,610
Female income
$33,625
Data assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data assistant positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of data assistants are female.
Data assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.12% | 71.88% |
| 2011 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2012 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2013 | 31.93% | 68.07% |
| 2014 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2015 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2016 | 35.28% | 64.72% |
| 2017 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
| 2018 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2019 | 34.12% | 65.88% |
| 2020 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2021 | 36.57% | 63.43% |
Data assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared data assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Data Assistant | 37% | 63% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data assistants is White, which makes up 54.5% of all data assistants. Comparatively, 20.1% of data assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of data assistants are Asian.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Data assistant race
| Data assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Data assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how data assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.68% | 10.36% | 9.43% | 15.41% |
| 2011 | 61.58% | 11.38% | 9.58% | 14.83% |
| 2012 | 61.90% | 10.46% | 9.22% | 15.51% |
| 2013 | 61.44% | 10.57% | 9.41% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 60.11% | 11.22% | 10.38% | 15.56% |
| 2015 | 59.87% | 11.28% | 10.17% | 15.76% |
| 2016 | 60.60% | 10.02% | 10.49% | 16.22% |
| 2017 | 60.94% | 9.28% | 9.72% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 9.08% | 10.01% | 18.26% |
| 2019 | 58.32% | 10.49% | 11.00% | 17.24% |
| 2020 | 56.11% | 9.93% | 12.23% | 17.19% |
| 2021 | 54.48% | 9.43% | 11.12% | 20.07% |
Data assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american data assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data assistants have the lowest average salary at $33,356.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,356 |
| White | $34,950 |
| Black or African American | $35,564 |
| Asian | $34,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,784 |
Average data assistant age
See how the average age of data assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 |
Data assistant age breakdown
The average age of data assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data assistant population.
Data assistant age breakdown
| Data Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Data assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for data assistants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of data assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Data assistants by degree level
| Data assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Data assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,528 annually. With a Master's degree, data assistants earn a median annual income of $37,159 compared to $34,446 for data assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,159 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,446 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,528 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,088 |
Data assistant employment statistics
Most data assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where data assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data assistants work.
Data assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Data assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the data assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Data assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 6% |
Data assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for data assistants are education, health care and professional.
Data assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Data assistant turnover and employment statistics
Data assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average data assistant tenure
The average data assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,180 data assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Data assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Data assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Assistant | 4.67% | - |
| Transfer Clerk | 5.99% | 66,510 |
| News Clipping Cutter | 6.98% | 6,107 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Premium Representative | 11.18% | 6,866 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Ticket Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,183 |
Similar data assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Clerk | 5.99% | 66,510 |
| News Clipping Cutter | 6.98% | 6,107 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Premium Representative | 11.18% | 6,866 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Ticket Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,183 |
Foreign languages spoken by data assistants
The most common foreign language among data assistants is Spanish at 45.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.1%.
- Spanish, 45.7%
- French, 13.2%
- Chinese, 10.1%
- Mandarin, 6.2%
- Japanese, 5.4%
- Other, 19.4%
Data assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.7% |
| French | 13.2% |
| Chinese | 10.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.2% |
| Japanese | 5.4% |
| Other | 19.4% |
