Finance secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Finance secretary gender statistics
83.0% of finance secretaries are women and 17.0% of finance secretaries are men.
- Female, 83.0%
- Male, 17.0%
Finance secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.0% |
| Male | 17.0% |
Finance secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,877
Female income
$34,125
Finance secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finance secretary positions over time. Currently, 83.0% of finance secretaries are female.
Finance secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.60% | 89.40% |
| 2011 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2012 | 11.15% | 88.85% |
| 2013 | 10.95% | 89.05% |
| 2014 | 11.43% | 88.57% |
| 2015 | 12.49% | 87.51% |
| 2016 | 12.37% | 87.63% |
| 2017 | 13.47% | 86.53% |
| 2018 | 14.34% | 85.66% |
| 2019 | 14.97% | 85.03% |
| 2020 | 15.74% | 84.26% |
| 2021 | 16.97% | 83.03% |
Finance secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared finance secretaries 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% |
| Finance Secretary | 17% | 83% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Finance secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finance secretaries is White, which makes up 66.6% of all finance secretaries. Comparatively, 15.0% of finance secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of finance secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Finance secretary race
| Finance secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Finance secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how finance secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finance secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.33% | 10.38% | 3.24% | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 72.14% | 10.65% | 3.13% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 71.83% | 10.66% | 3.21% | 11.98% |
| 2013 | 71.89% | 10.28% | 3.40% | 12.16% |
| 2014 | 71.55% | 10.40% | 3.37% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 71.02% | 10.39% | 3.39% | 12.94% |
| 2016 | 70.32% | 10.27% | 3.73% | 13.28% |
| 2017 | 70.39% | 10.01% | 3.49% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 70.43% | 9.74% | 3.54% | 13.98% |
| 2019 | 70.90% | 9.45% | 3.58% | 13.77% |
| 2020 | 69.07% | 9.19% | 3.67% | 13.57% |
| 2021 | 66.61% | 9.88% | 3.93% | 14.95% |
Finance secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian finance secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White finance secretaries have the lowest average salary at $35,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,471 |
| White | $35,447 |
| Black or African American | $35,736 |
| Asian | $36,897 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,853 |
Average finance secretary age
See how the average age of finance secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finance secretary 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 |
Finance secretary age breakdown
The average age of finance secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the finance secretary population.
Finance secretary age breakdown
| Finance Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Finance secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for finance secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 50% of finance secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Finance secretaries by degree level
| Finance secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Finance secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, finance secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,824 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, finance secretaries earn a median annual income of $36,670 compared to $35,381 for finance secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,824 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,670 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,381 |
Finance secretary employment statistics
Most finance secretaries work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where finance secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finance secretaries work.
Finance secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Finance secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the finance secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finance secretaries prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Finance secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 6% |
Finance secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for finance secretaries are non profits, education and professional.
Finance secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 30% |
| Education | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Finance secretary turnover and employment statistics
Finance secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finance secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finance secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finance secretary 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 finance secretary tenure
The average finance secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,364 finance secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Finance secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Finance secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finance secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Appointment Scheduler | 9.17% | 17,639 |
| Administrative Assistant To Senior Vice President | 10.06% | 23,626 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Similar finance secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment Scheduler | 9.17% | 17,639 |
| Administrative Assistant To Senior Vice President | 10.06% | 23,626 |
| Legal Administrative Secretary | 14.76% | 44,735 |
Foreign languages spoken by finance secretaries
The most common foreign language among finance secretaries is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- French, 7.9%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Polish, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Other, 25.0%
Finance secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Polish | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Other | 25.0% |
