Personnel associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Personnel associate demographics by:
Personnel associate gender statistics
75.6% of personnel associates are women and 24.4% of personnel associates are men.
- Female, 75.6%
- Male, 24.4%
Personnel associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.6% |
| Male | 24.4% |
Personnel associate gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,741
Female income
$40,667
Personnel associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel associate positions over time. Currently, 75.6% of personnel associates are female.
Personnel associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2011 | 23.26% | 76.74% |
| 2012 | 15.13% | 84.87% |
| 2013 | 13.95% | 86.05% |
| 2014 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2015 | 20.08% | 79.92% |
| 2016 | 17.45% | 82.55% |
| 2017 | 21.38% | 78.62% |
| 2018 | 22.85% | 77.15% |
| 2019 | 20.14% | 79.86% |
| 2020 | 20.46% | 79.54% |
| 2021 | 24.35% | 75.65% |
Personnel associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared personnel associates 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 Associate | 24% | 76% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Personnel associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personnel associates is White, which makes up 53.9% of all personnel associates. Comparatively, 16.2% of personnel associates are Black or African American and 13.9% of personnel associates are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.9%
- Black or African American, 16.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Personnel associate race
| Personnel associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Personnel associate race and ethnicity over time
See how personnel associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personnel associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.48% | 19.86% | 6.10% | 12.69% |
| 2011 | 61.45% | 18.07% | 5.60% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 57.85% | 17.03% | 6.63% | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 56.47% | 18.22% | 6.92% | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 58.79% | 17.07% | 7.11% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 53.30% | 22.88% | 7.49% | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 53.40% | 18.61% | 9.23% | 15.19% |
| 2017 | 51.50% | 18.66% | 7.53% | 19.70% |
| 2018 | 56.03% | 17.72% | 7.95% | 13.49% |
| 2019 | 54.40% | 17.16% | 6.20% | 18.17% |
| 2020 | 57.79% | 14.66% | 7.42% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 53.85% | 16.17% | 9.68% | 13.92% |
Personnel associate wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino personnel associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american personnel associates have the lowest average salary at $42,964.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,632 |
| White | $43,896 |
| Black or African American | $42,964 |
| Asian | $43,590 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,638 |
Average personnel associate age
See how the average age of personnel associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personnel associate 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 associate age breakdown
The average age of personnel associates is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the personnel associate population.
Personnel associate age breakdown
| Personnel Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Personnel associate educational attainment
The most common degree for personnel associates is bachelor's degree, with 50% of personnel associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Personnel associates by degree level
| Personnel associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Personnel associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personnel associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,588 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, personnel associates earn a median annual income of $46,093 compared to $41,675 for personnel associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,588 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,907 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,093 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,675 |
Personnel associate employment statistics
Most personnel associates work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where personnel associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel associates work.
Personnel associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Personnel associate jobs by company type
Employees with the personnel associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personnel associates prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Personnel associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 11% |
Personnel associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for personnel associates are education, health care and retail.
Personnel associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Personnel associate turnover and employment statistics
Personnel associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personnel associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personnel associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personnel associate 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 associate tenure
The average personnel associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 240 personnel associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Personnel associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Personnel associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personnel associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Editor | 5.53% | 20,301 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Call Center Agent | 7.19% | 131,722 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Senior Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,099 |
| Personnel Associate | 15.31% | - |
Similar personnel associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Editor | 5.53% | 20,301 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Call Center Agent | 7.19% | 131,722 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Senior Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,099 |
Foreign languages spoken by personnel associates
- Spanish, 100.0%
Personnel associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
