Energy assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Energy assistant gender statistics
71.6% of energy assistants are women and 28.4% of energy assistants are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Energy assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Energy assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,718
Female income
$35,217
Energy assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in energy assistant positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of energy assistants are female.
Energy assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.72% | 81.28% |
| 2011 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2012 | 19.61% | 80.39% |
| 2013 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2014 | 20.04% | 79.96% |
| 2015 | 21.72% | 78.28% |
| 2016 | 21.53% | 78.47% |
| 2017 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2018 | 24.54% | 75.46% |
| 2019 | 25.49% | 74.51% |
| 2020 | 26.63% | 73.37% |
| 2021 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
Energy assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared energy 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% |
| Energy Assistant | 28% | 72% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Energy assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among energy assistants is White, which makes up 66.6% of all energy assistants. Comparatively, 15.9% of energy assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of energy assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Energy assistant race
| Energy assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Energy assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how energy assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Energy assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.28% | 9.61% | 3.11% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 9.88% | 3.00% | 12.88% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 9.88% | 3.08% | 12.97% |
| 2013 | 71.84% | 9.50% | 3.28% | 13.15% |
| 2014 | 71.50% | 9.62% | 3.25% | 13.46% |
| 2015 | 70.97% | 9.62% | 3.26% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 70.27% | 9.49% | 3.60% | 14.26% |
| 2017 | 70.34% | 9.23% | 3.37% | 14.67% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 8.96% | 3.41% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 70.85% | 8.67% | 3.46% | 14.76% |
| 2020 | 69.02% | 8.41% | 3.55% | 14.56% |
| 2021 | 66.56% | 9.10% | 3.80% | 15.94% |
Energy assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian energy assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White energy assistants have the lowest average salary at $37,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,892 |
| White | $37,845 |
| Black or African American | $38,431 |
| Asian | $40,828 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,670 |
Average energy assistant age
See how the average age of energy assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Energy 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 |
Energy assistant age breakdown
The average age of energy assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the energy assistant population.
Energy assistant age breakdown
| Energy Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Energy assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for energy assistants is bachelor's degree, with 44% of energy assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Energy assistants by degree level
| Energy assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Energy assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, energy assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,793 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, energy assistants earn a median annual income of $40,354 compared to $37,712 for energy assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,793 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,992 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,354 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,712 |
Energy assistant employment statistics
Most energy assistants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where energy assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where energy assistants work.
Energy assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Energy assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the energy assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most energy assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Energy assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 35% |
Energy assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for energy assistants are government, non profits and professional.
Energy assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Energy assistant turnover and employment statistics
Energy assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for energy assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Energy 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 energy assistant tenure
The average energy assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 669 energy assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Energy assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Energy assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of energy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Chiropractic Assistant/Receptionist | 9.17% | 26,584 |
| Administrative Assistant To Senior Vice President | 10.06% | 23,626 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar energy assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Assistant/Receptionist | 9.17% | 26,584 |
| Administrative Assistant To Senior Vice President | 10.06% | 23,626 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by energy assistants
The most common foreign language among energy assistants is Spanish at 55.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 55.2%
- French, 10.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.9%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Nepali, 3.4%
- Other, 17.3%
Energy assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.2% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.9% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Nepali | 3.4% |
| Other | 17.3% |
