Historian research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Historian research assistant gender statistics
53.1% of historian research assistants are women and 46.9% of historian research assistants are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Historian research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Historian research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,163
Female income
$65,818
Historian research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in historian research assistant positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of historian research assistants are female.
Historian research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.79% | 48.21% |
| 2011 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2012 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2013 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2014 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
| 2015 | 49.77% | 50.23% |
| 2016 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2017 | 50.54% | 49.46% |
| 2018 | 50.94% | 49.06% |
| 2019 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2020 | 48.67% | 51.33% |
| 2021 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
Historian research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared historian research assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Historian Research Assistant | 47% | 53% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Historian research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among historian research assistants is White, which makes up 56.1% of all historian research assistants. Comparatively, 16.7% of historian research assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of historian research assistants are Asian.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Historian research assistant race
| Historian research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Historian research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how historian research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Historian research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.94% | 7.69% | 8.59% | 12.75% |
| 2011 | 64.03% | 9.47% | 10.01% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 8.54% | 9.98% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 63.61% | 9.28% | 10.06% | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 63.78% | 9.13% | 10.33% | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 62.42% | 8.94% | 9.93% | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 62.95% | 9.54% | 10.00% | 13.53% |
| 2017 | 60.72% | 8.20% | 10.57% | 15.77% |
| 2018 | 61.48% | 7.88% | 11.54% | 14.49% |
| 2019 | 62.87% | 7.58% | 10.12% | 14.68% |
| 2020 | 58.61% | 9.75% | 10.62% | 13.91% |
| 2021 | 56.15% | 9.46% | 10.43% | 16.74% |
Historian research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown historian research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian historian research assistants have the lowest average salary at $68,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,874 |
| White | $69,056 |
| Black or African American | $68,326 |
| Asian | $68,316 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,276 |
Average historian research assistant age
See how the average age of historian research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Historian research assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Historian research assistant age breakdown
The average age of historian research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the historian research assistant population.
Historian research assistant age breakdown
| Historian Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Historian research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for historian research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 68% of historian research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Historian research assistants by degree level
| Historian research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Historian research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, historian research assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,570 annually. With a Associate degree, historian research assistants earn a median annual income of $67,191 compared to $64,182 for historian research assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,570 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,491 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,182 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,191 |
Historian research assistant employment statistics
Most historian research assistants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where historian research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where historian research assistants work.
Historian research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Historian research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the historian research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most historian research assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Historian research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 42% |
Historian research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for historian research assistants are government, technology and non profits.
Historian research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Historian research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Historian research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for historian research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historian research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Historian research assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average historian research assistant tenure
The average historian research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 historian research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Historian research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Historian research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of historian research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Fruit Tester | 7.88% | 6,883 |
| Historian Research Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 43,043 |
Similar historian research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Fruit Tester | 7.88% | 6,883 |
| Chemistry Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 43,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by historian research assistants
The most common foreign language among historian research assistants is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Finnish, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 33.3%
Historian research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Finnish | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 33.3% |