News assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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News assistant gender statistics
58.7% of news assistants are women and 41.3% of news assistants are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
News assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
News assistant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,779
Female income
$45,120
News assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news assistant positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of news assistants are female.
News assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2011 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2012 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| 2013 | 47.82% | 52.18% |
| 2014 | 46.61% | 53.39% |
| 2015 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2016 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2017 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2018 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2019 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| 2020 | 43.02% | 56.98% |
| 2021 | 41.29% | 58.71% |
News assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared news assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| News Assistant | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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News assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news assistants is White, which makes up 76.7% of all news assistants. Comparatively, 7.9% of news assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of news assistants are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
News assistant race
| News assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
News assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how news assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 3.86% | 6.36% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 82.00% | 3.87% | 5.19% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 81.51% | 4.02% | 5.47% | 7.11% |
| 2013 | 78.68% | 4.80% | 6.36% | 7.16% |
| 2014 | 79.69% | 3.95% | 6.57% | 7.40% |
| 2015 | 78.34% | 4.40% | 6.55% | 8.14% |
| 2016 | 78.40% | 4.41% | 6.38% | 8.28% |
| 2017 | 78.41% | 4.52% | 6.46% | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 78.46% | 3.92% | 7.01% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 77.67% | 3.79% | 7.41% | 8.87% |
| 2020 | 75.77% | 3.64% | 6.76% | 8.59% |
| 2021 | 76.72% | 3.50% | 7.06% | 7.89% |
News assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian news assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news assistants have the lowest average salary at $43,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,746 |
| White | $43,970 |
| Black or African American | $43,624 |
| Asian | $45,980 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,622 |
Average news assistant age
See how the average age of news assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
News assistant age breakdown
The average age of news assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the news assistant population.
News assistant age breakdown
| News Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
News assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for news assistants is bachelor's degree, with 82% of news assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
News assistants by degree level
| News assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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News assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, news assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $50,544 annually. With a Master's degree, news assistants earn a median annual income of $48,501 compared to $45,835 for news assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,501 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,835 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,544 |
News assistant employment statistics
Most news assistants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where news assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news assistants work.
News assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
News assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the news assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
News assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
News assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for news assistants are media, education and government.
News assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 61% |
| Education | 10% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
News assistant turnover and employment statistics
News assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | News assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average news assistant tenure
The average news assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 828 news assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
News assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
News assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Account Executive/Account Coordinator | 12.01% | 156,350 |
| News Assistant | 12.38% | - |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Content Writer | 16.36% | 19,621 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar news assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Account Executive/Account Coordinator | 12.01% | 156,350 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Content Writer | 16.36% | 19,621 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by news assistants
The most common foreign language among news assistants is Spanish at 43.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 43.9%
- French, 11.0%
- Japanese, 7.3%
- Arabic, 7.3%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Other, 25.6%
News assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.9% |
| French | 11.0% |
| Japanese | 7.3% |
| Arabic | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Other | 25.6% |
