National secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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National secretary gender statistics
67.6% of national secretaries are women and 32.4% of national secretaries are men.
- Female, 67.6%
- Male, 32.4%
National secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.6% |
| Male | 32.4% |
National secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,748
Female income
$45,670
National secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in national secretary positions over time. Currently, 67.6% of national secretaries are female.
National secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.71% | 78.29% |
| 2011 | 20.98% | 79.02% |
| 2012 | 22.70% | 77.30% |
| 2013 | 22.35% | 77.65% |
| 2014 | 23.19% | 76.81% |
| 2015 | 25.04% | 74.96% |
| 2016 | 24.83% | 75.17% |
| 2017 | 26.71% | 73.29% |
| 2018 | 28.14% | 71.86% |
| 2019 | 29.18% | 70.82% |
| 2020 | 30.41% | 69.59% |
| 2021 | 32.35% | 67.65% |
National secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared national 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% |
| National Secretary | 32% | 68% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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National secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among national secretaries is White, which makes up 65.7% of all national secretaries. Comparatively, 16.4% of national secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of national secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
National secretary race
| National secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
National secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how national secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
National secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.47% | 9.89% | 3.16% | 13.38% |
| 2011 | 71.28% | 10.16% | 3.05% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 70.97% | 10.16% | 3.13% | 13.44% |
| 2013 | 71.03% | 9.78% | 3.32% | 13.62% |
| 2014 | 70.69% | 9.90% | 3.29% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 70.16% | 9.90% | 3.31% | 14.40% |
| 2016 | 69.45% | 9.77% | 3.65% | 14.74% |
| 2017 | 69.53% | 9.51% | 3.41% | 15.14% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 9.24% | 3.46% | 15.44% |
| 2019 | 70.04% | 8.95% | 3.51% | 15.23% |
| 2020 | 68.21% | 8.70% | 3.59% | 15.03% |
| 2021 | 65.75% | 9.38% | 3.85% | 16.42% |
National secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian national secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White national secretaries have the lowest average salary at $49,476.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,545 |
| White | $49,476 |
| Black or African American | $50,329 |
| Asian | $53,833 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,677 |
Average national secretary age
See how the average age of national secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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National 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 |
National secretary age breakdown
The average age of national secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the national secretary population.
National secretary age breakdown
| National Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
National secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for national secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 66% of national secretaries 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, 66%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
National secretaries by degree level
| National secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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National secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, national secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,722 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, national secretaries earn a median annual income of $53,139 compared to $49,283 for national secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,722 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,238 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,283 |
National secretary employment statistics
Most national secretaries work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where national secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where national secretaries work.
National secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
National secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the national secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most national secretaries prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
National secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 5% |
National secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for national secretaries are education, non profits and professional.
National secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
National secretary turnover and employment statistics
National secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for national secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | National 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 national secretary tenure
The average national secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 national secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
National secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
National secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of national 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Medical Office Secretary | 9.17% | 115,116 |
| Assistant To Executive Producer | 10.06% | 9,126 |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Similar national secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Secretary | 9.17% | 115,116 |
| Assistant To Executive Producer | 10.06% | 9,126 |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Foreign languages spoken by national secretaries
The most common foreign language among national secretaries is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 18.8%
- German, 12.5%
- Swahili, 6.3%
- Swedish, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
National secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 18.8% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Swahili | 6.3% |
| Swedish | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |