Election assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Election assistant gender statistics
61.2% of election assistants are women and 38.8% of election assistants are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Election assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Election assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,461
Female income
$34,863
Election assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in election assistant positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of election assistants are female.
Election assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.91% | 73.09% |
| 2011 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2012 | 28.05% | 71.95% |
| 2013 | 27.65% | 72.35% |
| 2014 | 28.61% | 71.39% |
| 2015 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2016 | 30.48% | 69.52% |
| 2017 | 32.61% | 67.39% |
| 2018 | 34.21% | 65.79% |
| 2019 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
| 2020 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2021 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
Election assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared election 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% |
| Election Assistant | 39% | 61% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Election assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among election assistants is White, which makes up 66.1% of all election assistants. Comparatively, 16.2% of election assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of election assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Election assistant race
| Election assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Election assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how election assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Election assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.84% | 9.76% | 3.14% | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 71.65% | 10.03% | 3.03% | 13.14% |
| 2012 | 71.34% | 10.03% | 3.11% | 13.23% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 9.65% | 3.30% | 13.41% |
| 2014 | 71.06% | 9.77% | 3.27% | 13.71% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 9.77% | 3.29% | 14.18% |
| 2016 | 69.82% | 9.64% | 3.63% | 14.52% |
| 2017 | 69.90% | 9.38% | 3.39% | 14.93% |
| 2018 | 69.94% | 9.11% | 3.44% | 15.22% |
| 2019 | 70.41% | 8.83% | 3.48% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 68.58% | 8.57% | 3.57% | 14.82% |
| 2021 | 66.12% | 9.25% | 3.83% | 16.20% |
Election assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian election assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White election assistants have the lowest average salary at $36,818.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,853 |
| White | $36,818 |
| Black or African American | $37,250 |
| Asian | $38,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,425 |
Average election assistant age
See how the average age of election assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Election 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 |
Election assistant age breakdown
The average age of election assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the election assistant population.
Election assistant age breakdown
| Election Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Election assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for election assistants is bachelor's degree, with 50% of election assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Election assistants by degree level
| Election assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Election assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, election assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,414 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, election assistants earn a median annual income of $38,655 compared to $36,720 for election assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,414 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,187 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,655 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,720 |
Election assistant employment statistics
Most election assistants work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where election assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where election assistants work.
Election assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Election assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the election assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most election assistants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Election assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 54% |
Election assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for election assistants are government, professional and education.
Election assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 49% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Election assistant turnover and employment statistics
Election assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for election assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Election assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Election 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 election assistant tenure
The average election assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 422 election assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Election assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 57% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Election assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of election 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Election Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Psychiatric Secretary | 9.17% | 11,310 |
| Executive Assistant To President | 10.06% | 10,424 |
| Law Secretary | 14.76% | 9,261 |
Similar election assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Secretary | 9.17% | 11,310 |
| Executive Assistant To President | 10.06% | 10,424 |
| Law Secretary | 14.76% | 9,261 |
Foreign languages spoken by election assistants
The most common foreign language among election assistants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 9.4%
- Russian, 9.4%
- Uzbek, 6.3%
- Korean, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Election assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Russian | 9.4% |
| Uzbek | 6.3% |
| Korean | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |