Personnel aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Personnel aide gender statistics
81.6% of personnel aides are women and 18.4% of personnel aides are men.
- Female, 81.6%
- Male, 18.4%
Personnel aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.6% |
| Male | 18.4% |
Personnel aide gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,912
Female income
$26,913
Personnel aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel aide positions over time. Currently, 81.6% of personnel aides are female.
Personnel aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.78% | 84.22% |
| 2011 | 17.52% | 82.48% |
| 2012 | 11.11% | 88.89% |
| 2013 | 10.20% | 89.80% |
| 2014 | 12.68% | 87.32% |
| 2015 | 14.97% | 85.03% |
| 2016 | 12.90% | 87.10% |
| 2017 | 16.00% | 84.00% |
| 2018 | 17.19% | 82.81% |
| 2019 | 15.01% | 84.99% |
| 2020 | 15.27% | 84.73% |
| 2021 | 18.40% | 81.60% |
Personnel aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared personnel aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Personnel Aide | 18% | 82% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Personnel aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personnel aides is White, which makes up 57.4% of all personnel aides. Comparatively, 14.8% of personnel aides are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of personnel aides are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Personnel aide race
| Personnel aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Personnel aide race and ethnicity over time
See how personnel aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personnel aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.04% | 17.13% | 5.20% | 13.53% |
| 2011 | 65.02% | 15.33% | 4.70% | 12.96% |
| 2012 | 61.42% | 14.29% | 5.73% | 15.41% |
| 2013 | 60.04% | 15.49% | 6.02% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 62.35% | 14.34% | 6.20% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 56.87% | 20.14% | 6.59% | 14.18% |
| 2016 | 56.97% | 15.88% | 8.32% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 55.07% | 15.93% | 6.63% | 20.54% |
| 2018 | 59.60% | 14.98% | 7.04% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | 57.97% | 14.43% | 5.29% | 19.01% |
| 2020 | 61.35% | 11.93% | 6.51% | 16.82% |
| 2021 | 57.42% | 13.44% | 8.78% | 14.76% |
Personnel aide wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino personnel aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american personnel aides have the lowest average salary at $27,663.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,877 |
| White | $27,961 |
| Black or African American | $27,663 |
| Asian | $27,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,197 |
Average personnel aide age
See how the average age of personnel aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personnel aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| White | 41 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 43 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Personnel aide age breakdown
The average age of personnel aides is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the personnel aide population.
Personnel aide age breakdown
| Personnel Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Personnel aide educational attainment
The most common degree for personnel aides is bachelor's degree, with 45% of personnel aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Personnel aides by degree level
| Personnel aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Personnel aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personnel aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,896 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, personnel aides earn a median annual income of $28,653 compared to $27,245 for personnel aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,896 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,992 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,653 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,245 |
Personnel aide employment statistics
Most personnel aides work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where personnel aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel aides work.
Personnel aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Personnel aide jobs by company type
Employees with the personnel aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personnel aides prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Personnel aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 45% |
Personnel aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for personnel aides are government, education and professional.
Personnel aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 42% |
| Education | 19% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Personnel aide turnover and employment statistics
Personnel aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personnel aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personnel aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personnel aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.62% |
| 2011 | 5.12% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 5.62% |
| 2015 | 6.18% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 2.80% |
| 2018 | 3.78% |
| 2019 | 3.81% |
| 2020 | 5.84% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average personnel aide tenure
The average personnel aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 personnel aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Personnel aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Personnel aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personnel aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office Correspondent | 5.53% | 31,093 |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Passenger Service Representative | 7.19% | 112,545 |
| File Keeper | 8.60% | 3,419 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | 66,736 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | - |
Similar personnel aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Office Correspondent | 5.53% | 31,093 |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Passenger Service Representative | 7.19% | 112,545 |
| File Keeper | 8.60% | 3,419 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | 66,736 |
Foreign languages spoken by personnel aides
The most common foreign language among personnel aides is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 25.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Greek, 25.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
Personnel aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Greek | 25.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |