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Office automation assistant demographics and statistics in the US

Office automation assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates office automation assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our office automation assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about office automation assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 590,318 office automation assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 74.1% of all office automation assistants are women, while 25.9% are men.
  • The average office automation assistant age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of office automation assistants is White (54.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.1%), Black or African American (14.4%) and Asian (7.7%).
  • Office automation assistants are most in-demand in Las Vegas, NV.
  • The government industry is the highest-paying for office automation assistants.
  • 6% of all office automation assistants are LGBT.
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Office automation assistant gender statistics

74.1% of office automation assistants are women and 25.9% of office automation assistants are men.
  • Female, 74.1%
  • Male, 25.9%

Office automation assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female74.1%
Male25.9%

Office automation assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$35,696
female-income
Female income
$34,625

Office automation assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in office automation assistant positions over time. Currently, 74.1% of office automation assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Office automation assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201024.73%75.27%
201123.95%76.05%
201223.59%76.41%
201324.07%75.93%
201425.58%74.42%
201525.53%74.47%
201625.51%74.49%
201726.70%73.30%
201826.75%73.25%
201924.22%75.78%
202026.67%73.33%
202125.93%74.07%

Office automation assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared office automation assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Statistical Typist6%94%
Medical Typist7%93%
Insurance Biller7%93%
Office Automation Assistant26%74%
High Speed Printer Operator85%15%
Recovery Operator88%12%
Blueprint Reader95%5%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Office automation assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among office automation assistants is White, which makes up 54.7% of all office automation assistants. Comparatively, 17.1% of office automation assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of office automation assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
  • Black or African American, 14.4%
  • Asian, 7.7%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Office automation assistant race

Office automation assistant racePercentages
White54.7%
Hispanic or Latino17.1%
Black or African American14.4%
Asian7.7%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Office automation assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how office automation assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Office automation assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.28%15.90%6.17%13.27%
201159.88%16.37%5.71%14.10%
201259.47%15.87%5.99%14.89%
201359.56%15.56%5.92%14.85%
201459.26%15.75%6.45%14.63%
201559.32%15.06%6.37%15.27%
201658.57%15.72%6.62%15.05%
201759.28%14.59%6.50%15.59%
201859.60%14.21%6.82%15.33%
201957.15%14.98%7.19%16.70%
202055.18%14.40%7.15%17.30%
202154.70%14.36%7.65%17.08%

Office automation assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian office automation assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown office automation assistants have the lowest average salary at $35,512.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$35,512
White$35,705
Black or African American$35,718
Asian$35,831
Hispanic or Latino$35,712

Average office automation assistant age

See how the average age of office automation assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Office automation assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4451
Unknown3945
Asian4249.5
Hispanic or Latino3942
White4552.5
American Indian and Alaska Native47

Office automation assistant age breakdown

The average age of office automation assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the office automation assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Office automation assistant age breakdown

Office Automation Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years70%
30-40 years18%
20-30 years12%

Office automation assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for office automation assistants is bachelor's degree, with 52% of office automation assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 52%
  • Associate, 25%
  • High School Diploma, 10%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Office automation assistants by degree level

Office automation assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's52%
Associate25%
High School Diploma10%
Master's8%
Other Degrees5%

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Office automation assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, office automation assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,796 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, office automation assistants earn a median annual income of $36,268 compared to $35,382 for office automation assistants with an Associate degree.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$36,796
High School Diploma or Less$34,785
Bachelor's Degree$36,268
Some College/ Associate Degree$35,382

Office automation assistant employment statistics

Most office automation assistants work for a government in the government industry.

Company size where office automation assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where office automation assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Office automation assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees26%

Office automation assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the office automation assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most office automation assistants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Office automation assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education9%
Public4%
Private41%
Government46%

Office automation assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for office automation assistants are government, professional and education.

Government

Professional

Education

Health Care

Manufacturing

Office automation assistant turnover and employment statistics

Office automation assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for office automation assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Office automation assistant unemployment rate by year

YearOffice automation assistant unemployment rate
20109.07%
20118.89%
20127.87%
20136.76%
20145.54%
20154.73%
20164.70%
20173.88%
20183.88%
20193.74%
20205.34%
20215.84%

Average office automation assistant tenure

The average office automation assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,625 office automation assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Office automation assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

Office automation assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of office automation assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Data Capture Specialist4.67%89,057
Office Automation Assistant5.99%-
Computer Typesetter6.98%13,546
Mail Handler Assistant7.17%43,501
Telephone Claims Representative11.18%14,218
Actuarial Assistant11.19%2,383
Collator Operator14.20%41,060

Similar office automation assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Data Capture Specialist4.67%89,057
Computer Typesetter6.98%13,546
Mail Handler Assistant7.17%43,501
Telephone Claims Representative11.18%14,218
Actuarial Assistant11.19%2,383
Collator Operator14.20%41,060

Foreign languages spoken by office automation assistants

The most common foreign language among office automation assistants is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.9% and French is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 60.9%
  • German, 10.9%
  • French, 4.7%
  • Japanese, 3.1%
  • Hindi, 3.1%
  • Other, 17.3%

Office automation assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish60.9%
German10.9%
French4.7%
Japanese3.1%
Hindi3.1%
Other17.3%

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Office automation assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as an office automation assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of office automation assistants is $49,360. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do office automation assistants earn the most?

Office automation assistants earn the most in Alaska, where the average office automation assistant salary is $44,062. The map here shows where office automation assistants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Office Automation Assistants?

By looking through more than 1,625 resumes, we found that the most popular places for office automation assistants are Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Office Automation Assistants

Office automation assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,986$37,368
2Florida1,401$34,152
3Texas1,131$34,570
4New York1,038$34,174
5Pennsylvania850$35,319
6Illinois726$34,482
7North Carolina708$31,694
8Virginia647$28,550
9Ohio603$33,898
10Massachusetts600$42,556
11Michigan518$35,239
12Georgia510$30,987
13Indiana419$31,493
14Washington413$39,704
15Arizona410$35,242
16New Jersey396$34,003
17Minnesota374$37,460
18Maryland370$33,073
19Tennessee351$30,314
20Colorado341$40,084
21Wisconsin329$32,430
22Missouri309$31,685
23Oregon269$40,101
24South Carolina254$28,374
25Connecticut213$33,330
26Kentucky200$29,521
27Utah191$35,179
28Alabama188$27,369
29Iowa184$36,992
30Louisiana161$27,285
31Oklahoma154$27,827
32Kansas128$26,379
33Nevada123$39,856
34New Mexico121$25,514
35Arkansas115$32,454
36New Hampshire114$35,678
37Alaska100$44,062
38District of Columbia95$40,188
39Nebraska95$31,909
40Idaho93$34,156
41Montana70$35,630
42Maine70$35,096
43West Virginia67$27,900
44North Dakota65$35,847
45Mississippi65$30,067
46Rhode Island60$38,088
47Delaware57$31,662
48Wyoming53$39,076
49South Dakota48$28,106
50Vermont46$37,099
51Hawaii36$43,223

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