Membership secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Membership secretary gender statistics
91.6% of membership secretaries are women and 8.4% of membership secretaries are men.
- Female, 91.6%
- Male, 8.4%
Membership secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.6% |
| Male | 8.4% |
Membership secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,267
Female income
$38,789
Membership secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in membership secretary positions over time. Currently, 91.6% of membership secretaries are female.
Membership secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.05% | 94.95% |
| 2011 | 4.84% | 95.16% |
| 2012 | 5.33% | 94.67% |
| 2013 | 5.23% | 94.77% |
| 2014 | 5.47% | 94.53% |
| 2015 | 6.02% | 93.98% |
| 2016 | 5.95% | 94.05% |
| 2017 | 6.53% | 93.47% |
| 2018 | 6.98% | 93.02% |
| 2019 | 7.32% | 92.68% |
| 2020 | 7.73% | 92.27% |
| 2021 | 8.39% | 91.61% |
Membership secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared membership secretaries 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% |
| Membership Secretary | 8% | 92% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Membership secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among membership secretaries is White, which makes up 66.4% of all membership secretaries. Comparatively, 16.0% of membership secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of membership secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Membership secretary race
| Membership secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Membership secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how membership secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Membership secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.12% | 9.66% | 3.12% | 13.00% |
| 2011 | 71.93% | 9.93% | 3.01% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 71.62% | 9.94% | 3.09% | 13.07% |
| 2013 | 71.67% | 9.56% | 3.29% | 13.25% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 9.68% | 3.26% | 13.55% |
| 2015 | 70.80% | 9.67% | 3.27% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 70.10% | 9.55% | 3.61% | 14.36% |
| 2017 | 70.17% | 9.29% | 3.38% | 14.77% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 9.02% | 3.42% | 15.06% |
| 2019 | 70.68% | 8.73% | 3.47% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 68.85% | 8.47% | 3.56% | 14.66% |
| 2021 | 66.39% | 9.16% | 3.81% | 16.04% |
Membership secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian membership secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White membership secretaries have the lowest average salary at $42,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,205 |
| White | $42,144 |
| Black or African American | $42,897 |
| Asian | $45,996 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,205 |
Average membership secretary age
See how the average age of membership secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Membership secretary 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 |
Membership secretary age breakdown
The average age of membership secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the membership secretary population.
Membership secretary age breakdown
| Membership Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Membership secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for membership secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 52% of membership secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Membership secretaries by degree level
| Membership secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Membership secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, membership secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,556 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, membership secretaries earn a median annual income of $45,381 compared to $41,973 for membership secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,556 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,051 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,381 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,973 |
Membership secretary employment statistics
Most membership secretaries work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where membership secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where membership secretaries work.
Membership secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Membership secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the membership secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most membership secretaries prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Membership secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 25% |
Membership secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for membership secretaries are non profits, government and health care.
Membership secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 36% |
| Government | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Membership secretary turnover and employment statistics
Membership secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for membership secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Membership secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Membership secretary 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 membership secretary tenure
The average membership secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 295 membership secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Membership secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Membership secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of membership secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Chiropractic Assistant/Receptionist | 9.17% | 26,584 |
| Office Manager & Executive Assistant To & President | 10.06% | 8,435 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar membership secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Assistant/Receptionist | 9.17% | 26,584 |
| Office Manager & Executive Assistant To & President | 10.06% | 8,435 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by membership secretaries
The most common foreign language among membership secretaries is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Korean, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
Membership secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Korean | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |