Economic research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Economic research assistant gender statistics
45.4% of economic research assistants are women and 54.6% of economic research assistants are men.
- Male, 54.6%
- Female, 45.4%
Economic research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.6% |
| Female | 45.4% |
Economic research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,938
Female income
$62,831
Economic research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in economic research assistant positions over time. Currently, 45.4% of economic research assistants are female.
Economic research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2011 | 56.42% | 43.58% |
| 2012 | 55.89% | 44.11% |
| 2013 | 59.60% | 40.40% |
| 2014 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
| 2015 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
| 2016 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2017 | 58.10% | 41.90% |
| 2018 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
| 2019 | 53.29% | 46.71% |
| 2020 | 56.27% | 43.73% |
| 2021 | 54.56% | 45.44% |
Economic research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared economic research assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Economic Research Assistant | 55% | 45% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Economic research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among economic research assistants is White, which makes up 52.4% of all economic research assistants. Comparatively, 16.7% of economic research assistants are Asian and 15.3% of economic research assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.4%
- Asian, 16.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Economic research assistant race
| Economic research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Economic research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how economic research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Economic research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.24% | 6.79% | 14.85% | 11.27% |
| 2011 | 60.32% | 8.56% | 16.27% | 10.54% |
| 2012 | 62.04% | 7.64% | 16.24% | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 59.90% | 8.37% | 16.32% | 11.42% |
| 2014 | 60.08% | 8.23% | 16.59% | 11.14% |
| 2015 | 58.71% | 8.04% | 16.19% | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 59.24% | 8.63% | 16.26% | 12.05% |
| 2017 | 57.01% | 7.29% | 16.83% | 14.29% |
| 2018 | 57.77% | 6.98% | 17.80% | 13.01% |
| 2019 | 59.17% | 6.67% | 16.38% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 54.90% | 8.84% | 16.88% | 12.43% |
| 2021 | 52.44% | 8.56% | 16.69% | 15.26% |
Economic research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown economic research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian economic research assistants have the lowest average salary at $65,891.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,060 |
| White | $66,804 |
| Black or African American | $65,904 |
| Asian | $65,891 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,077 |
Average economic research assistant age
See how the average age of economic research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Economic research assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Economic research assistant age breakdown
The average age of economic research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the economic research assistant population.
Economic research assistant age breakdown
| Economic Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Economic research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for economic research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 73% of economic research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Economic research assistants by degree level
| Economic research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Economic research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, economic research assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,692 annually. With a Associate degree, economic research assistants earn a median annual income of $64,509 compared to $60,842 for economic research assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,692 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,604 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,842 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,509 |
Economic research assistant employment statistics
Most economic research assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where economic research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where economic research assistants work.
Economic research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Economic research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the economic research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most economic research assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Economic research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
Economic research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for economic research assistants are education, government and finance.
Economic research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Government | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Economic research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Economic research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for economic research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economic research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Economic research assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average economic research assistant tenure
The average economic research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,027 economic research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Economic research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Economic research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of economic research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Chemistry Department | 5.71% | 74,916 |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Economic Research Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Similar economic research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Chemistry Department | 5.71% | 74,916 |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by economic research assistants
The most common foreign language among economic research assistants is Spanish at 29.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.8% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 29.6%
- Chinese, 13.8%
- French, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 9.7%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Other, 28.5%
Economic research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.6% |
| Chinese | 13.8% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 9.7% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Other | 28.5% |
