Front end assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Front end assistant demographics by:
Front end assistant gender statistics
55.2% of front end assistants are women and 44.8% of front end assistants are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Front end assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Front end assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,591
Female income
$44,072
Front end assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front end assistant positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of front end assistants are female.
Front end assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.00% | 68.00% |
| 2011 | 31.06% | 68.94% |
| 2012 | 33.27% | 66.73% |
| 2013 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2014 | 33.88% | 66.12% |
| 2015 | 36.19% | 63.81% |
| 2016 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2017 | 38.21% | 61.79% |
| 2018 | 39.93% | 60.07% |
| 2019 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2020 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2021 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
Front end assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared front end 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% |
| Front End Assistant | 45% | 55% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Front end assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front end assistants is White, which makes up 65.7% of all front end assistants. Comparatively, 16.4% of front end assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of front end assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Front end assistant race
| Front end assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Front end assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how front end assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Front end assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.46% | 9.89% | 3.16% | 13.39% |
| 2011 | 71.27% | 10.16% | 3.05% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 70.96% | 10.17% | 3.13% | 13.45% |
| 2013 | 71.01% | 9.78% | 3.32% | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 70.68% | 9.91% | 3.29% | 13.94% |
| 2015 | 70.15% | 9.90% | 3.31% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 69.44% | 9.78% | 3.65% | 14.74% |
| 2017 | 69.51% | 9.51% | 3.41% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 69.55% | 9.25% | 3.46% | 15.45% |
| 2019 | 70.02% | 8.96% | 3.51% | 15.24% |
| 2020 | 68.19% | 8.70% | 3.59% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 65.74% | 9.39% | 3.85% | 16.42% |
Front end assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian front end assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White front end assistants have the lowest average salary at $45,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,006 |
| White | $45,972 |
| Black or African American | $46,388 |
| Asian | $48,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,557 |
Average front end assistant age
See how the average age of front end assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Front end 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 |
Front end assistant age breakdown
The average age of front end assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the front end assistant population.
Front end assistant age breakdown
| Front End Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Front end assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for front end assistants is bachelor's degree, with 40% of front end assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Front end assistants by degree level
| Front end assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Front end assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front end assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,407 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, front end assistants earn a median annual income of $47,736 compared to $45,877 for front end assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,407 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,736 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,877 |
Front end assistant employment statistics
Most front end assistants work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where front end assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front end assistants work.
Front end assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Front end assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the front end assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most front end assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Front end assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Front end assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for front end assistants are retail, hospitality and health care.
Front end assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 44% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Front end assistant turnover and employment statistics
Front end assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front end assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Front end assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front end 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 front end assistant tenure
The average front end assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,338 front end assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Front end assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Front end assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front end 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Front End Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Clinical Support Associate | 9.17% | 164,637 |
| Executive Assistant To Managing Director | 10.06% | 10,374 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar front end assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Support Associate | 9.17% | 164,637 |
| Executive Assistant To Managing Director | 10.06% | 10,374 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by front end assistants
The most common foreign language among front end assistants is Spanish at 71.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
- Spanish, 71.8%
- French, 5.4%
- Russian, 2.7%
- German, 2.7%
- Mandarin, 2.7%
- Other, 14.7%
Front end assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.8% |
| French | 5.4% |
| Russian | 2.7% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Mandarin | 2.7% |
| Other | 14.7% |
