Front office secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Front office secretary gender statistics
92.6% of front office secretaries are women and 7.4% of front office secretaries are men.
- Female, 92.6%
- Male, 7.4%
Front office secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.6% |
| Male | 7.4% |
Front office secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,693
Female income
$38,718
Front office secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front office secretary positions over time. Currently, 92.6% of front office secretaries are female.
Front office secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.42% | 95.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% | 95.77% |
| 2012 | 4.66% | 95.34% |
| 2013 | 4.58% | 95.42% |
| 2014 | 4.79% | 95.21% |
| 2015 | 5.27% | 94.73% |
| 2016 | 5.22% | 94.78% |
| 2017 | 5.72% | 94.28% |
| 2018 | 6.12% | 93.88% |
| 2019 | 6.42% | 93.58% |
| 2020 | 6.79% | 93.21% |
| 2021 | 7.38% | 92.62% |
Front office secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared front office 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% |
| Front Office Secretary | 7% | 93% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Front office secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front office secretaries is White, which makes up 66.5% of all front office secretaries. Comparatively, 16.0% of front office secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of front office secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Front office secretary race
| Front office secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Front office secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how front office secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Front office secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.23% | 9.62% | 3.12% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 72.04% | 9.89% | 3.01% | 12.91% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 9.90% | 3.09% | 13.00% |
| 2013 | 71.79% | 9.52% | 3.28% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 71.45% | 9.64% | 3.25% | 13.49% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 9.63% | 3.27% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 70.21% | 9.51% | 3.61% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 70.29% | 9.25% | 3.37% | 14.70% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 8.98% | 3.42% | 15.00% |
| 2019 | 70.80% | 8.69% | 3.46% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 68.97% | 8.43% | 3.55% | 14.59% |
| 2021 | 66.51% | 9.12% | 3.80% | 15.97% |
Front office secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian front office secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White front office secretaries have the lowest average salary at $40,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,235 |
| White | $40,208 |
| Black or African American | $40,534 |
| Asian | $41,842 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,666 |
Average front office secretary age
See how the average age of front office secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Front office 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 |
Front office secretary age breakdown
The average age of front office secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the front office secretary population.
Front office secretary age breakdown
| Front Office Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Front office secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for front office secretaries is high school diploma, with 27% of front office secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Front office secretaries by degree level
| Front office secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Front office secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front office secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,886 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, front office secretaries earn a median annual income of $41,586 compared to $40,134 for front office secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,886 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,731 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,586 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,134 |
Front office secretary employment statistics
Most front office secretaries work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where front office secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front office secretaries work.
Front office secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Front office secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the front office secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most front office secretaries prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Front office secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 5% |
Front office secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for front office secretaries are health care, education and manufacturing.
Front office secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Education | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Front office secretary turnover and employment statistics
Front office secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front office secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Front office secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front office 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 front office secretary tenure
The average front office secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 995 front office secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Front office secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Front office secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front office 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Office Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Surgery Scheduler | 9.17% | 56,058 |
| Secretary To The Vice President | 10.06% | 38,483 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar front office secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery Scheduler | 9.17% | 56,058 |
| Secretary To The Vice President | 10.06% | 38,483 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by front office secretaries
The most common foreign language among front office secretaries is Spanish at 64.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 64.5%
- German, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Chinese, 3.2%
- Other, 16.1%
Front office secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.5% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.1% |
