Information assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Information assistant gender statistics
61.9% of information assistants are women and 38.1% of information assistants are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Information assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Information assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,415
Female income
$35,277
Information assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information assistant positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of information assistants are female.
Information assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2011 | 25.50% | 74.50% |
| 2012 | 27.47% | 72.53% |
| 2013 | 27.06% | 72.94% |
| 2014 | 28.02% | 71.98% |
| 2015 | 30.11% | 69.89% |
| 2016 | 29.87% | 70.13% |
| 2017 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2018 | 33.55% | 66.45% |
| 2019 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2020 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2021 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
Information assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared information 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% |
| Information Assistant | 38% | 62% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Information assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among information assistants is White, which makes up 66.4% of all information assistants. Comparatively, 16.1% of information assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of information assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Information assistant race
| Information assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Information assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how information assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Information assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.08% | 9.68% | 3.13% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 71.89% | 9.95% | 3.01% | 13.00% |
| 2012 | 71.58% | 9.95% | 3.09% | 13.09% |
| 2013 | 71.64% | 9.57% | 3.29% | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 71.30% | 9.69% | 3.26% | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 70.77% | 9.69% | 3.27% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 70.06% | 9.56% | 3.62% | 14.38% |
| 2017 | 70.14% | 9.30% | 3.38% | 14.79% |
| 2018 | 70.18% | 9.03% | 3.43% | 15.09% |
| 2019 | 70.64% | 8.74% | 3.47% | 14.87% |
| 2020 | 68.82% | 8.48% | 3.56% | 14.68% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 9.17% | 3.81% | 16.06% |
Information assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian information assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White information assistants have the lowest average salary at $36,889.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,917 |
| White | $36,889 |
| Black or African American | $37,242 |
| Asian | $38,668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,386 |
Average information assistant age
See how the average age of information assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Information 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 |
Information assistant age breakdown
The average age of information assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the information assistant population.
Information assistant age breakdown
| Information Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Information assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for information assistants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of information assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Information assistants by degree level
| Information assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Information assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, information assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,812 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, information assistants earn a median annual income of $38,388 compared to $36,808 for information assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,812 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,371 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,388 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,808 |
Information assistant employment statistics
Most information assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where information assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where information assistants work.
Information assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Information assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the information assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Information assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 13% |
Information assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for information assistants are education, health care and government.
Information assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Information assistant turnover and employment statistics
Information assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for information assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Information 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 information assistant tenure
The average information assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,108 information assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Information assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Information assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of information 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Information Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Hospitalist Coordinator | 9.17% | 22,421 |
| Administrative Assistant To Senior Vice President | 10.06% | 23,626 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar information assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist Coordinator | 9.17% | 22,421 |
| Administrative Assistant To Senior Vice President | 10.06% | 23,626 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by information assistants
The most common foreign language among information assistants is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- French, 12.7%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.1%
- Italian, 4.2%
- Other, 24.0%
Information assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| French | 12.7% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| Other | 24.0% |
