Field associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Field associate gender statistics
36.7% of field associates are women and 63.3% of field associates are men.
- Male, 63.3%
- Female, 36.7%
Field associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.3% |
| Female | 36.7% |
Field associate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,863
Female income
$37,255
Field associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field associate positions over time. Currently, 36.7% of field associates are female.
Field associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2011 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2012 | 62.95% | 37.05% |
| 2013 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2014 | 63.95% | 36.05% |
| 2015 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
| 2016 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2017 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
| 2018 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2019 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
| 2020 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2021 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
Field associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared field associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Field Associate | 63% | 37% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Field associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field associates is White, which makes up 55.6% of all field associates. Comparatively, 17.4% of field associates are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of field associates are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Field associate race
| Field associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Field associate race and ethnicity over time
See how field associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.01% | 13.34% | 6.74% | 13.48% |
| 2011 | 62.73% | 13.63% | 6.88% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 61.93% | 13.51% | 6.69% | 14.21% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 13.35% | 6.86% | 13.88% |
| 2014 | 61.66% | 13.29% | 7.17% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 61.04% | 13.04% | 6.95% | 15.18% |
| 2016 | 60.15% | 13.53% | 7.20% | 15.08% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 12.94% | 7.16% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | 60.88% | 12.52% | 7.33% | 15.28% |
| 2019 | 60.48% | 12.72% | 7.14% | 15.80% |
| 2020 | 57.92% | 12.12% | 7.29% | 16.41% |
| 2021 | 55.61% | 13.09% | 7.46% | 17.43% |
Field associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field associates have the lowest average salary at $38,376.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,441 |
| White | $38,946 |
| Black or African American | $38,376 |
| Asian | $39,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,812 |
Average field associate age
See how the average age of field associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Field associate age breakdown
The average age of field associates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the field associate population.
Field associate age breakdown
| Field Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Field associate educational attainment
The most common degree for field associates is bachelor's degree, with 58% of field associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Field associates by degree level
| Field associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Field associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,995 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field associates earn a median annual income of $41,967 compared to $37,612 for field associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,995 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,967 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,612 |
Field associate employment statistics
Most field associates work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where field associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field associates work.
Field associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Field associate jobs by company type
Employees with the field associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 3% |
Field associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for field associates are professional, retail and non profits.
Field associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Field associate turnover and employment statistics
Field associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average field associate tenure
The average field associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,143 field associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Field associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Field associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Buyer | 5.53% | 22,985 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Field Associate | 7.19% | - |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Periodicals Clerk | 11.16% | 66,332 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Similar field associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Buyer | 5.53% | 22,985 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Periodicals Clerk | 11.16% | 66,332 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Foreign languages spoken by field associates
The most common foreign language among field associates is Spanish at 43.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 43.6%
- French, 10.3%
- Arabic, 10.3%
- German, 2.6%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Other, 30.6%
Field associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.6% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Arabic | 10.3% |
| German | 2.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Other | 30.6% |
