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Finance assistant demographics and statistics in the US

Finance assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates finance assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our finance assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about finance assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 65,145 finance assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 75.1% of all finance assistants are women, while 24.9% are men.
  • The average finance assistant age is 50 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of finance assistants is White (66.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Black or African American (9.3%) and Unknown (3.9%).
  • Finance assistants are most in-demand in Boston, MA.
  • Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $51,611, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women finance assistants earned 93% of what men earned.
  • Connecticut is the best state for finance assistants to live.
  • Finance assistants are 56% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Finance assistant gender statistics

75.1% of finance assistants are women and 24.9% of finance assistants are men.
  • Female, 75.1%
  • Male, 24.9%

Finance assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female75.1%
Male24.9%

Finance assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$41,727
female-income
Female income
$38,818

Finance assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finance assistant positions over time. Currently, 75.1% of finance assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Finance assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201016.10%83.90%
201115.52%84.48%
201216.89%83.11%
201316.61%83.39%
201417.28%82.72%
201518.78%81.22%
201618.61%81.39%
201720.14%79.86%
201821.32%78.68%
201922.18%77.82%
202023.22%76.78%
202124.87%75.13%

Finance assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared finance 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 titleMaleFemale
Escrow Secretary3%97%
Placement Secretary3%97%
Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist4%96%
Finance Assistant25%75%
Information Technology Assistant67%33%
Assistant Operator77%23%
Administrative Assistant Engineering78%22%

Finance assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among finance assistants is White, which makes up 66.0% of all finance assistants. Comparatively, 16.3% of finance assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of finance assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 66.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
  • Black or African American, 9.3%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • Asian, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Finance assistant race

Finance assistant racePercentages
White66.0%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Black or African American9.3%
Unknown3.9%
Asian3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Finance assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how finance assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Finance assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.71%9.81%3.15%13.24%
201171.52%10.08%3.03%13.22%
201271.21%10.08%3.11%13.30%
201371.26%9.70%3.31%13.49%
201470.93%9.82%3.28%13.79%
201570.39%9.82%3.29%14.26%
201669.69%9.69%3.64%14.60%
201769.76%9.43%3.40%15.01%
201869.80%9.16%3.45%15.30%
201970.27%8.87%3.49%15.09%
202068.44%8.61%3.58%14.90%
202165.98%9.30%3.83%16.28%

Finance assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian finance assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White finance assistants have the lowest average salary at $41,008.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$41,047
White$41,008
Black or African American$41,491
Asian$43,450
Hispanic or Latino$41,688

Average finance assistant age

See how the average age of finance assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Finance assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4752
Unknown3649
Asian4347
Hispanic or Latino3845
White4554
American Indian and Alaska Native51

Finance assistant age breakdown

The average age of finance assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the finance assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Finance assistant age breakdown

Finance Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years78%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years6%

Finance assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for finance assistants is bachelor's degree, with 59% of finance assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
  • Bachelor's, 59%
  • Associate, 19%
  • High School Diploma, 8%
  • Master's, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Finance assistants by degree level

Finance assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's59%
Associate19%
High School Diploma8%
Master's7%
Other Degrees7%

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Finance assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, finance assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,035 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, finance assistants earn a median annual income of $43,065 compared to $40,898 for finance assistants with an Associate degree.
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$45,035
High School Diploma or Less$40,301
Bachelor's Degree$43,065
Some College/ Associate Degree$40,898

Finance assistant employment statistics

Most finance assistants work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where finance assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where finance assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Finance assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees25%

Finance assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the finance assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finance assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Finance assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education56%
Public16%
Private25%
Government3%

Finance assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for finance assistants are education, finance and professional.

Education

Fortune 500

Finance

Professional

Health Care

Finance assistant turnover and employment statistics

Finance assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for finance assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Finance assistant unemployment rate by year

YearFinance assistant unemployment rate
20107.58%
20117.01%
20125.80%
20135.28%
20144.11%
20153.32%
20162.98%
20172.93%
20182.79%
20192.48%
20203.48%
20214.29%

Average finance assistant tenure

The average finance assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 17,026 finance assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Finance assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year30%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Finance assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of finance assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Finance Assistant5.70%-
Psychiatric Secretary9.17%11,310
Admissions Assistant10.06%47,968
Senior Legal Secretary14.76%11,223

Similar finance assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Psychiatric Secretary9.17%11,310
Admissions Assistant10.06%47,968
Senior Legal Secretary14.76%11,223

Foreign languages spoken by finance assistants

The most common foreign language among finance assistants is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.2%.
  • Spanish, 43.3%
  • French, 9.4%
  • Mandarin, 9.2%
  • Chinese, 8.9%
  • Portuguese, 4.4%
  • Other, 24.8%

Finance assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish43.3%
French9.4%
Mandarin9.2%
Chinese8.9%
Portuguese4.4%
Other24.8%

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Finance assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a finance assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of finance assistants is $61,782. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do finance assistants earn the most?

Finance assistants earn the most in Connecticut, where the average finance assistant salary is $51,231. The map here shows where finance assistants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Finance Assistants?

By looking through more than 17,026 resumes, we found that the most popular places for finance assistants are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Finance Assistants

Finance assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,751$40,321
2Texas3,559$38,360
3New York3,337$48,648
4Florida3,194$34,437
5Illinois2,122$37,180
6Pennsylvania1,935$37,656
7Virginia1,916$47,642
8Massachusetts1,852$43,954
9Ohio1,775$35,461
10Georgia1,556$34,710
11North Carolina1,545$37,609
12New Jersey1,417$50,884
13Washington1,384$38,571
14Michigan1,307$33,883
15Minnesota1,288$37,265
16Colorado1,167$34,941
17Maryland1,145$46,445
18Wisconsin1,144$32,918
19Arizona1,008$33,443
20Tennessee978$32,972
21Missouri900$33,573
22Indiana876$35,962
23Utah724$33,040
24Oregon689$35,472
25Connecticut663$51,231
26Alabama636$33,412
27South Carolina560$33,495
28Iowa523$30,537
29Kentucky469$33,801
30Nebraska389$31,632
31Louisiana383$38,333
32Nevada335$34,946
33Mississippi287$37,289
34Idaho268$31,298
35New Hampshire255$40,303
36New Mexico240$38,936
37Delaware226$35,667
38District of Columbia224$51,556
39Rhode Island202$45,972
40Oklahoma200$36,221
41Montana193$33,046
42North Dakota180$31,586
43Hawaii177$44,971
44Maine177$35,183
45Kansas174$29,091
46West Virginia172$38,633
47Alaska164$32,257
48Arkansas162$32,464
49Vermont125$40,447
50Wyoming124$31,945
51South Dakota121$30,137

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