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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% |
| Male | 49.8% |
Personnel security assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,765
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.
Personnel security assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2011 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2012 | 35.44% | 64.56% |
| 2013 | 33.30% | 66.70% |
| 2014 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2015 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2016 | 39.43% | 60.57% |
| 2017 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2018 | 47.69% | 52.31% |
| 2019 | 43.70% | 56.30% |
| 2020 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2021 | 49.78% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 50% | 50% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.58% | 21.52% | 5.50% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 60.55% | 19.72% | 5.00% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 56.96% | 18.68% | 6.03% | 14.25% |
| 2013 | 55.57% | 19.88% | 6.31% | 13.31% |
| 2014 | 57.89% | 18.73% | 6.50% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 52.40% | 24.53% | 6.89% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 52.50% | 20.27% | 8.62% | 14.87% |
| 2017 | 50.60% | 20.32% | 6.92% | 19.38% |
| 2018 | 55.13% | 19.37% | 7.34% | 13.17% |
| 2019 | 53.50% | 18.82% | 5.59% | 17.85% |
| 2020 | 56.89% | 16.32% | 6.81% | 15.66% |
| 2021 | 52.96% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Personnel security assistant 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 security assistant age breakdown
The average age of personnel security assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the personnel security assistant population.
Personnel security assistant age breakdown
| Personnel Security Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Personnel security assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
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.
Personnel security assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 19% |
Personnel security assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for personnel security assistants are professional, government and technology.
Personnel security assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Government | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
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
| Year | Personnel security assistant 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 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.
Personnel security assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Vault Custodian | 5.53% | 8,979 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Sales Associate And Customer Service | 7.19% | 298,588 |
| Record Keeper | 8.60% | 3,596 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Periodicals Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,044 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | - |
Similar personnel security assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Vault Custodian | 5.53% | 8,979 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Sales Associate And Customer Service | 7.19% | 298,588 |
| Record Keeper | 8.60% | 3,596 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Periodicals Library Assistant | 11.16% | 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 language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Burmese | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |