Junior associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior associate gender statistics
50.9% of junior associates are women and 49.1% of junior associates are men.
- Female, 50.9%
- Male, 49.1%
Junior associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% |
| Male | 49.1% |
Junior associate gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,126
Female income
$65,602
Junior associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior associate positions over time. Currently, 50.9% of junior associates are female.
Junior associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2011 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
| 2012 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2013 | 42.43% | 57.57% |
| 2014 | 41.71% | 58.29% |
| 2015 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2016 | 44.11% | 55.89% |
| 2017 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2018 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2019 | 48.39% | 51.61% |
| 2020 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2021 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
Junior associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Junior Associate | 49% | 51% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Junior associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior associates is White, which makes up 66.9% of all junior associates. Comparatively, 12.2% of junior associates are Asian and 11.2% of junior associates are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Junior associate race
| Junior associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Junior associate race and ethnicity over time
See how junior associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.33% | 6.07% | 8.10% | 9.98% |
| 2011 | 74.45% | 5.70% | 8.94% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 72.81% | 5.75% | 8.97% | 11.07% |
| 2013 | 73.28% | 5.02% | 9.60% | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 73.72% | 5.47% | 9.30% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 73.36% | 5.60% | 9.57% | 9.62% |
| 2016 | 71.83% | 5.28% | 9.89% | 11.19% |
| 2017 | 72.12% | 5.15% | 9.67% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 5.16% | 11.13% | 11.10% |
| 2019 | 72.17% | 5.51% | 10.45% | 10.00% |
| 2020 | 69.17% | 5.47% | 10.28% | 11.55% |
| 2021 | 66.86% | 5.42% | 12.16% | 11.23% |
Junior associate wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown junior associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american junior associates have the lowest average salary at $66,561.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,419 |
| White | $76,774 |
| Black or African American | $66,561 |
| Asian | $75,398 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,099 |
Average junior associate age
See how the average age of junior associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Junior associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 42 |
Junior associate age breakdown
The average age of junior associates is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the junior associate population.
Junior associate age breakdown
| Junior Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Junior associate educational attainment
The most common degree for junior associates is bachelor's degree, with 68% of junior associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 10%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Junior associates by degree level
| Junior associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Junior associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,523 annually. With a Doctorate degree, junior associates earn a median annual income of $87,648 compared to $76,992 for junior associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,992 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,648 |
Junior associate employment statistics
Most junior associates work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where junior associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior associates work.
Junior associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Junior associate jobs by company type
Employees with the junior associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Junior associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Junior associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior associates are professional, finance and retail.
Junior associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Junior associate turnover and employment statistics
Junior associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.28% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.76% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average junior associate tenure
The average junior associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,928 junior associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Junior associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Needs Sales Person | 5.13% | 31,544 |
| Junior Associate | 5.67% | - |
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 6.79% | 57,034 |
| Media Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 143,671 |
| Cruise Counselor | 17.39% | 27,152 |
Similar junior associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Needs Sales Person | 5.13% | 31,544 |
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 6.79% | 57,034 |
| Media Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 143,671 |
| Cruise Counselor | 17.39% | 27,152 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior associates
The most common foreign language among junior associates is Spanish at 47.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and German is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 47.0%
- French, 11.4%
- German, 7.0%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Other, 25.4%
Junior associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.0% |
| French | 11.4% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Other | 25.4% |
