Information services assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Information services assistant demographics by:
Information services assistant gender statistics
69.1% of information services assistants are women and 30.9% of information services assistants are men.
- Female, 69.1%
- Male, 30.9%
Information services assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.1% |
| Male | 30.9% |
Information services assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,052
Female income
$36,806
Information services assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information services assistant positions over time. Currently, 69.1% of information services assistants are female.
Information services assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.22% | 70.78% |
| 2011 | 29.08% | 70.92% |
| 2012 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2013 | 30.96% | 69.04% |
| 2014 | 31.45% | 68.55% |
| 2015 | 31.34% | 68.66% |
| 2016 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2017 | 32.31% | 67.69% |
| 2018 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2019 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
| 2020 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2021 | 30.86% | 69.14% |
Information services assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared information services assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Information Services Assistant | 31% | 69% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Information services assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among information services assistants is White, which makes up 53.9% of all information services assistants. Comparatively, 16.6% of information services assistants are Black or African American and 16.3% of information services assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.9%
- Black or African American, 16.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Information services assistant race
| Information services assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Information services assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how information services assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Information services assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.29% | 16.86% | 6.51% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 61.01% | 17.15% | 6.64% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 60.21% | 17.03% | 6.45% | 13.10% |
| 2013 | 60.56% | 16.86% | 6.62% | 12.77% |
| 2014 | 59.94% | 16.80% | 6.93% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 59.32% | 16.55% | 6.72% | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 58.44% | 17.04% | 6.96% | 13.97% |
| 2017 | 59.35% | 16.45% | 6.92% | 13.79% |
| 2018 | 59.17% | 16.03% | 7.09% | 14.17% |
| 2019 | 58.77% | 16.23% | 6.90% | 14.69% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 15.63% | 7.05% | 15.30% |
| 2021 | 53.89% | 16.60% | 7.22% | 16.32% |
Information services assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian information services assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american information services assistants have the lowest average salary at $37,676.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,726 |
| White | $38,116 |
| Black or African American | $37,676 |
| Asian | $38,739 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,013 |
Average information services assistant age
See how the average age of information services assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Information services assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Information services assistant age breakdown
The average age of information services assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the information services assistant population.
Information services assistant age breakdown
| Information Services Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Information services assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Information services assistants by degree level
| Information services assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Information services assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, information services assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,956 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, information services assistants earn a median annual income of $40,425 compared to $37,084 for information services assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,956 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,917 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,084 |
Information services assistant employment statistics
Most information services assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where information services assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where information services assistants work.
Information services assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Information services assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the information services assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information services assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Information services assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 13% |
Information services assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for information services assistants are education, health care and government.
Information services assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Information services assistant turnover and employment statistics
Information services assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for information services assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information services assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Information services assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average information services assistant tenure
The average information services assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 762 information services assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Information services assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Information services assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of information services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Processing Clerk | 5.53% | 88,423 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Information Services Assistant | 7.19% | - |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Catalog Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,068 |
| Learning Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 41,804 |
Similar information services assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Processing Clerk | 5.53% | 88,423 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Catalog Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,068 |
| Learning Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 41,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by information services assistants
The most common foreign language among information services assistants is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 12.5%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Bulgarian, 4.2%
- Other, 25.0%
Information services assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Bulgarian | 4.2% |
| Other | 25.0% |
