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Personnel security assistant demographics and statistics in the US

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Personnel security assistant gender statistics

50.2% of personnel security assistants are women and 49.8% of personnel security assistants are men.
  • Female, 50.2%
  • Male, 49.8%

Personnel security assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female50.2%
Male49.8%

Personnel security assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$35,765
female-income
Female income
$32,676

Personnel security assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel security assistant positions over time. Currently, 50.2% of personnel security assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Personnel security assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201045.15%54.85%
201148.28%51.72%
201235.44%64.56%
201333.30%66.70%
201438.96%61.04%
201543.62%56.38%
201639.43%60.57%
201745.57%54.43%
201847.69%52.31%
201943.70%56.30%
202044.19%55.81%
202149.78%50.22%

Personnel security assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared personnel security assistants 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 titleMaleFemale
Loan Secretary4%96%
Dental Receptionist5%95%
Receptionist Secretary6%94%
Personnel Security Assistant50%50%
Lead Ramp Agent86%14%
Courtesy Associate88%12%
Technical Service Advisor89%11%

Personnel security assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among personnel security assistants is White, which makes up 53.0% of all personnel security assistants. Comparatively, 17.8% of personnel security assistants are Black or African American and 13.6% of personnel security assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 53.0%
  • Black or African American, 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
  • Asian, 9.1%
  • Unknown, 5.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%

Personnel security assistant race

Personnel security assistant racePercentages
White53.0%
Black or African American17.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.6%
Asian9.1%
Unknown5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Personnel security assistant race and ethnicity over time

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

Personnel security assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201057.58%21.52%5.50%12.37%
201160.55%19.72%5.00%11.80%
201256.96%18.68%6.03%14.25%
201355.57%19.88%6.31%13.31%
201457.89%18.73%6.50%12.70%
201552.40%24.53%6.89%13.02%
201652.50%20.27%8.62%14.87%
201750.60%20.32%6.92%19.38%
201855.13%19.37%7.34%13.17%
201953.50%18.82%5.59%17.85%
202056.89%16.32%6.81%15.66%
202152.96%17.83%9.07%13.60%

Personnel security assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino personnel security assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american personnel security assistants have the lowest average salary at $34,980.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$35,654
White$35,922
Black or African American$34,980
Asian$35,612
Hispanic or Latino$36,677

Average personnel security assistant age

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

Personnel security assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown38.5
White4144
Black or African American4343
Asian39
Hispanic or Latino37

Personnel security assistant age breakdown

The average age of personnel security assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the personnel security assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Personnel security assistant age breakdown

Personnel Security Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years17%

Personnel security assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for personnel security assistants is bachelor's degree, with 52% of personnel security assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
  • Bachelor's, 52%
  • Associate, 19%
  • High School Diploma, 17%
  • Master's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Personnel security assistants by degree level

Personnel security assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's52%
Associate19%
High School Diploma17%
Master's6%
Other Degrees6%

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Personnel security assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, personnel security assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,004 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, personnel security assistants earn a median annual income of $38,165 compared to $33,683 for personnel security assistants with an Associate degree.
$48,000
$45,000
$42,000
$39,000
$36,000
$33,000
$30,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$46,004
High School Diploma or Less$32,914
Bachelor's Degree$38,165
Some College/ Associate Degree$33,683

Personnel security assistant employment statistics

Most personnel security assistants work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where personnel security assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel security assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Personnel security assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees22%

Personnel security assistant jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Personnel security assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public13%
Private61%
Government19%

Personnel security assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for personnel security assistants are professional, government and technology.

Professional

Government

Technology

Education

Utilities

Personnel security assistant turnover and employment statistics

Personnel security assistant unemployment rate over time

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

Personnel security assistant unemployment rate by year

YearPersonnel security assistant unemployment rate
20108.62%
20115.12%
20127.31%
20134.27%
20145.62%
20156.18%
20163.87%
20172.80%
20183.78%
20193.81%
20205.84%
20213.74%

Average personnel security assistant tenure

The average personnel security assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,114 personnel security assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Personnel security assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year27%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Personnel security assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of personnel security assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Trust Vault Custodian5.53%8,979
Tenant Selector6.73%4,356
Sales Associate And Customer Service7.19%298,588
Record Keeper8.60%3,596
Credit Checker8.99%11,860
Periodicals Library Assistant11.16%1,044
Personnel Security Assistant15.31%-

Similar personnel security assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Trust Vault Custodian5.53%8,979
Tenant Selector6.73%4,356
Sales Associate And Customer Service7.19%298,588
Record Keeper8.60%3,596
Credit Checker8.99%11,860
Periodicals Library Assistant11.16%1,044

Foreign languages spoken by personnel security assistants

The most common foreign language among personnel security assistants is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
  • Spanish, 57.1%
  • French, 9.5%
  • Arabic, 9.5%
  • German, 4.8%
  • Burmese, 4.8%
  • Other, 14.3%

Personnel security assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.1%
French9.5%
Arabic9.5%
German4.8%
Burmese4.8%
Other14.3%

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Personnel security assistant location demographics

Which city has the most Personnel Security Assistants?

By looking through more than 1,114 resumes, we found that the most popular places for personnel security assistants are Washington, DC and Arlington, VA.
Number of Personnel Security Assistants

Personnel security assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas1,844$26,115
2New York1,722$35,839
3Illinois1,641$32,132
4Pennsylvania1,281$31,915
5North Carolina1,178$24,584
6Georgia1,105$22,772
7New Jersey1,079$39,441
8Ohio1,028$28,022
9Minnesota909$32,781
10Washington776$36,356
11Arizona713$30,779
12Michigan681$30,552
13Indiana657$26,965
14Missouri641$27,313
15Alabama540$25,449
16Wisconsin522$33,436
17Tennessee433$26,678
18Oregon375$29,605
19Kentucky345$27,828
20Connecticut342$34,971
21Iowa331$28,827
22South Carolina325$21,417
23Mississippi304$24,465
24Louisiana277$25,754
25Oklahoma252$27,580
26Kansas251$28,160
27Nevada239$32,402
28Nebraska223$28,680
29Arkansas217$24,100
30New Hampshire168$30,854
31New Mexico168$27,201
32Delaware155$32,882
33California153$36,829
34Idaho128$30,120
35West Virginia122$27,720
36Alaska113$36,751
37Montana113$32,602
38Rhode Island113$28,320
39Maine106$29,091
40Florida101$24,529
41Virginia90$34,109
42North Dakota75$34,302
43South Dakota69$27,580
44Vermont64$28,072
45Wyoming51$31,500
46Massachusetts42$35,177
47Maryland36$32,953
48District of Columbia30$36,793
49Colorado23$32,399
50Utah10$27,131
51Hawaii1$32,426

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