Field assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Field assistant gender statistics
45.0% of field assistants are women and 55.0% of field assistants are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Field assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Field assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,965
Female income
$34,462
Field assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field assistant positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of field assistants are female.
Field assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2011 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2012 | 55.15% | 44.85% |
| 2013 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2014 | 52.68% | 47.32% |
| 2015 | 50.94% | 49.06% |
| 2016 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2017 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2018 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2019 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2020 | 54.68% | 45.32% |
| 2021 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
Field assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared field assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Field Assistant | 55% | 45% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Field assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field assistants is White, which makes up 55.3% of all field assistants. Comparatively, 18.5% of field assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of field assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Field assistant race
| Field assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Field assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how field assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.98% | 15.72% | 6.19% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 61.51% | 14.99% | 5.98% | 13.80% |
| 2012 | 59.58% | 13.19% | 5.66% | 15.38% |
| 2013 | 57.88% | 14.54% | 6.48% | 15.30% |
| 2014 | 61.26% | 11.65% | 6.83% | 15.85% |
| 2015 | 59.94% | 13.68% | 5.79% | 15.31% |
| 2016 | 59.65% | 13.45% | 6.50% | 15.66% |
| 2017 | 57.93% | 13.29% | 6.06% | 17.25% |
| 2018 | 58.16% | 11.41% | 6.86% | 18.60% |
| 2019 | 58.19% | 12.53% | 6.61% | 17.95% |
| 2020 | 55.16% | 12.01% | 6.34% | 19.01% |
| 2021 | 55.30% | 11.62% | 7.24% | 18.51% |
Field assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field assistants have the lowest average salary at $34,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,935 |
| White | $35,439 |
| Black or African American | $34,916 |
| Asian | $37,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,033 |
Average field assistant age
See how the average age of field assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Field assistant age breakdown
The average age of field assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the field assistant population.
Field assistant age breakdown
| Field Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Field assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for field assistants is bachelor's degree, with 68% of field assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Field assistants by degree level
| Field assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Field assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,532 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field assistants earn a median annual income of $36,227 compared to $32,395 for field assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,532 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,187 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,227 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,395 |
Field assistant employment statistics
Most field assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where field assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field assistants work.
Field assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Field assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the field assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Field assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 10% |
Field assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for field assistants are education, professional and government.
Field assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Field assistant turnover and employment statistics
Field assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average field assistant tenure
The average field assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,589 field assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Field assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Field assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Peer Mentor | 10.75% | 1,199 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Field Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Similar field assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Peer Mentor | 10.75% | 1,199 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 15.06% | 153,612 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by field assistants
The most common foreign language among field assistants is Spanish at 53.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 53.4%
- French, 10.7%
- German, 5.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.4%
- Other, 23.0%
Field assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.4% |
| French | 10.7% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Other | 23.0% |
