Dental secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental secretary gender statistics
88.7% of dental secretaries are women and 11.3% of dental secretaries are men.
- Female, 88.7%
- Male, 11.3%
Dental secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.7% |
| Male | 11.3% |
Dental secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,077
Female income
$34,405
Dental secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental secretary positions over time. Currently, 88.7% of dental secretaries are female.
Dental secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.49% | 92.51% |
| 2011 | 7.19% | 92.81% |
| 2012 | 7.90% | 92.10% |
| 2013 | 7.75% | 92.25% |
| 2014 | 8.10% | 91.90% |
| 2015 | 8.89% | 91.11% |
| 2016 | 8.79% | 91.21% |
| 2017 | 9.61% | 90.39% |
| 2018 | 11.53% | 88.47% |
| 2019 | 6.80% | 93.20% |
| 2020 | 12.99% | 87.01% |
| 2021 | 11.26% | 88.74% |
Dental secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental 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% |
| Dental Secretary | 11% | 89% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Dental secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental secretaries is White, which makes up 70.6% of all dental secretaries. Comparatively, 12.0% of dental secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of dental secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Dental secretary race
| Dental secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Dental secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how dental secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 70.22% | 11.41% | 4.89% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 74.51% | 10.80% | 3.35% | 8.96% |
| 2020 | 66.94% | 10.12% | 5.65% | 12.82% |
| 2021 | 70.56% | 9.57% | 3.77% | 11.96% |
Dental secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american dental secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dental secretaries have the lowest average salary at $34,852.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,176 |
| White | $35,009 |
| Black or African American | $35,259 |
| Asian | $35,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,852 |
Average dental secretary age
See how the average age of dental secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Dental secretary age breakdown
The average age of dental secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the dental secretary population.
Dental secretary age breakdown
| Dental Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Dental secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for dental secretaries is associate degree, with 33% of dental secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Dental secretaries by degree level
| Dental secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Dental secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental secretaries with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,989 annually. With a Associate degree, dental secretaries earn a median annual income of $34,645 compared to $33,681 for dental secretaries with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,681 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,989 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,645 |
Dental secretary employment statistics
Company size where dental secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental secretaries work.
Dental secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Dental secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for dental secretaries are health care, retail and education.
Dental secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Dental secretary turnover and employment statistics
Dental secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental 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 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average dental secretary tenure
The average dental secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 dental secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Dental secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| District Administrative Assistant | 5.70% | 58,491 |
| Dental Secretary | 9.17% | - |
| Assistant To Executive Vice President | 10.06% | 25,944 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar dental secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| District Administrative Assistant | 5.70% | 58,491 |
| Assistant To Executive Vice President | 10.06% | 25,944 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental secretaries
The most common foreign language among dental secretaries is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
Dental secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
