Novice demographics and statistics in the US
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Novice gender statistics
45.9% of novices are women and 54.1% of novices are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Novice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Novice gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,489
Female income
$84,024
Novice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in novice positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of novices are female.
Novice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2011 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2012 | 50.63% | 49.37% |
| 2013 | 51.29% | 48.71% |
| 2014 | 51.79% | 48.21% |
| 2015 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2016 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
| 2017 | 54.15% | 45.85% |
| 2018 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2019 | 53.39% | 46.61% |
| 2020 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2021 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
Novice related jobs gender ratio
We compared novices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Novice | 54% | 46% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Novice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among novices is White, which makes up 56.2% of all novices. Comparatively, 16.2% of novices are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of novices are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Novice race
| Novice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Novice race and ethnicity over time
See how novice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Novice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.83% | 11.17% | 7.70% | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 65.53% | 11.26% | 7.84% | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 64.26% | 11.49% | 8.09% | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 63.20% | 10.73% | 8.90% | 13.72% |
| 2014 | 62.91% | 10.95% | 8.55% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 10.41% | 9.73% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 62.60% | 10.37% | 9.70% | 14.20% |
| 2017 | 61.82% | 10.04% | 10.16% | 14.61% |
| 2018 | 61.93% | 9.99% | 10.25% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 60.12% | 9.92% | 10.95% | 15.47% |
| 2020 | 58.08% | 10.49% | 10.73% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 56.23% | 10.72% | 11.10% | 16.16% |
Novice wage gap by race
According to our data, asian novices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american novices have the lowest average salary at $81,823.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,820 |
| White | $86,250 |
| Black or African American | $81,823 |
| Asian | $102,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,279 |
Average novice age
See how the average age of novices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Novice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Novice age breakdown
The average age of novices is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the novice population.
Novice age breakdown
| Novice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Novice educational attainment
The most common degree for novices is bachelor's degree, with 69% of novices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Novices by degree level
| Novice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Novice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, novices with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $112,404 annually. With a Doctorate degree, novices earn a median annual income of $104,208 compared to $89,449 for novices with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,404 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,730 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,449 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,412 |
Novice employment statistics
Most novices work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where novices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where novices work.
Novice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Novice jobs by company type
Employees with the novice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most novices prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Novice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 56% |
Novice jobs by industry
The most common industries for novices are professional, education and health care.
Novice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Novice turnover and employment statistics
Novice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for novices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Novice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Novice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average novice tenure
The average novice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 369 novices resumes in Zippia's database.
Novice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Novice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of novices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 29,962 |
| Technical System Analyst | 8.42% | 178,133 |
| Application Software Developer | 8.46% | 299,719 |
| Director, Security Risk Management | 8.59% | 126,141 |
| Network Planning Engineer | 9.03% | 40,398 |
| Data Warehouse Architect | 10.54% | 183,223 |
| Novice | 10.88% | - |
Similar novice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 29,962 |
| Technical System Analyst | 8.42% | 178,133 |
| Application Software Developer | 8.46% | 299,719 |
| Director, Security Risk Management | 8.59% | 126,141 |
| Network Planning Engineer | 9.03% | 40,398 |
| Data Warehouse Architect | 10.54% | 183,223 |
Foreign languages spoken by novices
The most common foreign language among novices is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Braille at 6.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Braille, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Tagalog, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Other, 6.5%
Novice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Braille | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Tagalog | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.5% |