Media center assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Media center assistant gender statistics
67.6% of media center assistants are women and 32.4% of media center assistants are men.
- Female, 67.6%
- Male, 32.4%
Media center assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.6% |
| Male | 32.4% |
Media center assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,627
Female income
$31,883
Media center assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media center assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.6% of media center assistants are female.
Media center assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.77% | 78.23% |
| 2011 | 21.04% | 78.96% |
| 2012 | 22.76% | 77.24% |
| 2013 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2014 | 23.25% | 76.75% |
| 2015 | 25.11% | 74.89% |
| 2016 | 24.90% | 75.10% |
| 2017 | 26.78% | 73.22% |
| 2018 | 28.21% | 71.79% |
| 2019 | 29.25% | 70.75% |
| 2020 | 30.49% | 69.51% |
| 2021 | 32.43% | 67.57% |
Media center assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared media center 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% |
| Media Center Assistant | 32% | 68% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Media center assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media center assistants is White, which makes up 66.5% of all media center assistants. Comparatively, 16.0% of media center assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of media center assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Media center assistant race
| Media center assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Media center assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how media center assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media center assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.26% | 9.61% | 3.12% | 12.92% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 9.88% | 3.00% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 71.76% | 9.89% | 3.08% | 12.98% |
| 2013 | 71.82% | 9.51% | 3.28% | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 71.48% | 9.63% | 3.25% | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 9.62% | 3.26% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 9.50% | 3.61% | 14.28% |
| 2017 | 70.31% | 9.24% | 3.37% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 8.97% | 3.42% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 70.82% | 8.68% | 3.46% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 68.99% | 8.42% | 3.55% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 66.54% | 9.11% | 3.80% | 15.96% |
Media center assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian media center assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White media center assistants have the lowest average salary at $33,946.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,983 |
| White | $33,946 |
| Black or African American | $34,403 |
| Asian | $36,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,590 |
Average media center assistant age
See how the average age of media center assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media center 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 |
Media center assistant age breakdown
The average age of media center assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the media center assistant population.
Media center assistant age breakdown
| Media Center Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Media center assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for media center assistants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of media center assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Media center assistants by degree level
| Media center assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Media center assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, media center assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,781 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, media center assistants earn a median annual income of $35,899 compared to $33,842 for media center assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,781 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,899 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,842 |
Media center assistant employment statistics
Most media center assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where media center assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media center assistants work.
Media center assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Media center assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the media center assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media center assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Media center assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 8% |
Media center assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for media center assistants are education, non profits and government.
Media center assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Media center assistant turnover and employment statistics
Media center assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media center assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media center assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media center 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 media center assistant tenure
The average media center assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,935 media center assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Media center assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Media center assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Media Center Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist | 9.17% | 27,918 |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 43,226 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Similar media center assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist | 9.17% | 27,918 |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | 10.06% | 43,226 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Foreign languages spoken by media center assistants
The most common foreign language among media center assistants is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 51.1%
- French, 7.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Japanese, 4.6%
- Other, 24.3%
Media center assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.1% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 4.6% |
| Other | 24.3% |
