Database assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Database assistant gender statistics
60.8% of database assistants are women and 39.2% of database assistants are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Database assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Database assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,041
Female income
$40,227
Database assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in database assistant positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of database assistants are female.
Database assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
| 2011 | 26.33% | 73.67% |
| 2012 | 28.33% | 71.67% |
| 2013 | 27.92% | 72.08% |
| 2014 | 28.90% | 71.10% |
| 2015 | 31.02% | 68.98% |
| 2016 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2017 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2018 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2019 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2020 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2021 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
Database assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared database 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% |
| Database Assistant | 39% | 61% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Database assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among database assistants is White, which makes up 66.4% of all database assistants. Comparatively, 16.1% of database assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of database assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Database assistant race
| Database assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Database assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how database assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Database assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.09% | 9.67% | 3.12% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 9.94% | 3.01% | 13.00% |
| 2012 | 71.59% | 9.95% | 3.09% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 71.65% | 9.57% | 3.29% | 13.26% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 9.69% | 3.26% | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 70.78% | 9.68% | 3.27% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 9.56% | 3.62% | 14.38% |
| 2017 | 70.15% | 9.29% | 3.38% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 70.19% | 9.03% | 3.43% | 15.08% |
| 2019 | 70.66% | 8.74% | 3.47% | 14.87% |
| 2020 | 68.83% | 8.48% | 3.56% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 66.37% | 9.17% | 3.81% | 16.05% |
Database assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian database assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White database assistants have the lowest average salary at $42,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,384 |
| White | $42,346 |
| Black or African American | $42,813 |
| Asian | $44,702 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,003 |
Average database assistant age
See how the average age of database assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Database 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 |
Database assistant age breakdown
The average age of database assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the database assistant population.
Database assistant age breakdown
| Database Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Database assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for database assistants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of database assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Database assistants by degree level
| Database assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Database assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, database assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,226 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, database assistants earn a median annual income of $44,331 compared to $42,240 for database assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,226 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,331 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,240 |
Database assistant employment statistics
Most database assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where database assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where database assistants work.
Database assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Database assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the database assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most database assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Database assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 7% |
Database assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for database assistants are education, professional and non profits.
Database assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Database assistant turnover and employment statistics
Database assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for database assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Database assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Database 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 database assistant tenure
The average database assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 905 database assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Database assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Database assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of database 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Database Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Assistant/Clinic Administrator | 9.17% | 93,633 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer | 10.06% | 10,371 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar database assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant/Clinic Administrator | 9.17% | 93,633 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer | 10.06% | 10,371 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by database assistants
The most common foreign language among database assistants is Spanish at 35.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 35.8%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- French, 8.6%
- Mandarin, 8.6%
- German, 7.4%
- Other, 28.5%
Database assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.8% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Mandarin | 8.6% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Other | 28.5% |
