Junior research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior research assistant gender statistics
59.9% of junior research assistants are women and 40.1% of junior research assistants are men.
- Female, 59.9%
- Male, 40.1%
Junior research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% |
| Male | 40.1% |
Junior research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,639
Female income
$57,083
Junior research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior research assistant positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of junior research assistants are female.
Junior research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2011 | 41.95% | 58.05% |
| 2012 | 41.43% | 58.57% |
| 2013 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2014 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2015 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2016 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2017 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2018 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2019 | 38.90% | 61.10% |
| 2020 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
| 2021 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
Junior research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior 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% |
| Junior Research Assistant | 40% | 60% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Junior research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior research assistants is White, which makes up 52.9% of all junior research assistants. Comparatively, 16.4% of junior research assistants are Asian and 15.1% of junior research assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.9%
- Asian, 16.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Junior research assistant race
| Junior research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Asian | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Junior research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how junior research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.72% | 6.70% | 14.60% | 11.13% |
| 2011 | 60.81% | 8.48% | 16.02% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 62.53% | 7.56% | 15.98% | 9.95% |
| 2013 | 60.39% | 8.29% | 16.07% | 11.28% |
| 2014 | 60.56% | 8.14% | 16.33% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 59.20% | 7.95% | 15.94% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 59.73% | 8.55% | 16.01% | 11.91% |
| 2017 | 57.50% | 7.21% | 16.58% | 14.15% |
| 2018 | 58.26% | 6.90% | 17.55% | 12.88% |
| 2019 | 59.66% | 6.59% | 16.13% | 13.07% |
| 2020 | 55.39% | 8.76% | 16.63% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 52.93% | 8.47% | 16.44% | 15.12% |
Junior research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown junior research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian junior research assistants have the lowest average salary at $59,734.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,473 |
| White | $60,524 |
| Black or African American | $59,746 |
| Asian | $59,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,760 |
Average junior research assistant age
See how the average age of junior research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Junior 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 |
Junior research assistant age breakdown
The average age of junior research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the junior research assistant population.
Junior research assistant age breakdown
| Junior Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Junior research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for junior research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 68% of junior research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Junior research assistants by degree level
| Junior research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Junior research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior research assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,466 annually. With a Associate degree, junior research assistants earn a median annual income of $58,537 compared to $55,358 for junior research assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,466 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,358 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,537 |
Junior research assistant employment statistics
Most junior research assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where junior research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior research assistants work.
Junior research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Junior research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the junior research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior research assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Junior research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 7% |
Junior research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior research assistants are education, professional and technology.
Junior research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Junior research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Junior research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior 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 junior research assistant tenure
The average junior research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 397 junior research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Junior research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior 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 Science Technician | 5.71% | 13,801 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Junior Research Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Cloth Tester | 9.49% | 6,908 |
Similar junior research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Technician | 5.71% | 13,801 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Cloth Tester | 9.49% | 6,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior research assistants
The most common foreign language among junior research assistants is Spanish at 25.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 25.9%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 7.4%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Other, 26.0%
Junior research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.9% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.4% |
| Russian | 7.4% |
| Other | 26.0% |