Pastoral assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Pastoral assistant gender statistics
51.3% of pastoral assistants are women and 48.7% of pastoral assistants are men.
- Female, 51.3%
- Male, 48.7%
Pastoral assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% |
| Male | 48.7% |
Pastoral assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,125
Female income
$37,425
Pastoral assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pastoral assistant positions over time. Currently, 51.3% of pastoral assistants are female.
Pastoral assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.46% | 64.54% |
| 2011 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2012 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2013 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2014 | 37.43% | 62.57% |
| 2015 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2016 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2017 | 41.93% | 58.07% |
| 2018 | 43.69% | 56.31% |
| 2019 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2020 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2021 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
Pastoral assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared pastoral assistants 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% |
| Pastoral Assistant | 49% | 51% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Pastoral assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pastoral assistants is White, which makes up 65.8% of all pastoral assistants. Comparatively, 16.4% of pastoral assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of pastoral assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Pastoral assistant race
| Pastoral assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Pastoral assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how pastoral assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pastoral assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.55% | 9.86% | 3.15% | 13.33% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 10.13% | 3.04% | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 71.05% | 10.13% | 3.12% | 13.39% |
| 2013 | 71.11% | 9.75% | 3.32% | 13.58% |
| 2014 | 70.77% | 9.87% | 3.29% | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 70.24% | 9.87% | 3.30% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 69.54% | 9.74% | 3.65% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 69.61% | 9.48% | 3.41% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 69.65% | 9.21% | 3.46% | 15.39% |
| 2019 | 70.12% | 8.93% | 3.50% | 15.18% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 8.67% | 3.59% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 65.83% | 9.35% | 3.84% | 16.37% |
Pastoral assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pastoral assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White pastoral assistants have the lowest average salary at $39,458.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,494 |
| White | $39,458 |
| Black or African American | $39,906 |
| Asian | $41,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,088 |
Average pastoral assistant age
See how the average age of pastoral assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pastoral assistant 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 |
Pastoral assistant age breakdown
The average age of pastoral assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the pastoral assistant population.
Pastoral assistant age breakdown
| Pastoral Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Pastoral assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for pastoral assistants is bachelor's degree, with 57% of pastoral assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pastoral assistants by degree level
| Pastoral assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pastoral assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pastoral assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,187 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pastoral assistants earn a median annual income of $41,364 compared to $39,356 for pastoral assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,187 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,802 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,364 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,356 |
Pastoral assistant employment statistics
Most pastoral assistants work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where pastoral assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pastoral assistants work.
Pastoral assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 50% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Pastoral assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the pastoral assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pastoral assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pastoral assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 4% |
Pastoral assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for pastoral assistants are non profits, education and professional.
Pastoral assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 50% |
| Education | 22% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Pastoral assistant turnover and employment statistics
Pastoral assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pastoral assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pastoral assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pastoral assistant 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 pastoral assistant tenure
The average pastoral assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 624 pastoral assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Pastoral assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Pastoral assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pastoral 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Psychiatric Secretary | 9.17% | 11,310 |
| Executive Staff Assistant | 10.06% | 158,577 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar pastoral assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Secretary | 9.17% | 11,310 |
| Executive Staff Assistant | 10.06% | 158,577 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by pastoral assistants
The most common foreign language among pastoral assistants is Spanish at 44.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.9% and French is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 44.7%
- German, 7.9%
- French, 7.9%
- Turkish, 5.3%
- Hindi, 5.3%
- Other, 28.9%
Pastoral assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.7% |
| German | 7.9% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Turkish | 5.3% |
| Hindi | 5.3% |
| Other | 28.9% |
