Placement assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Placement assistant gender statistics
79.0% of placement assistants are women and 21.0% of placement assistants are men.
- Female, 79.0%
- Male, 21.0%
Placement assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.0% |
| Male | 21.0% |
Placement assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,566
Female income
$32,314
Placement assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in placement assistant positions over time. Currently, 79.0% of placement assistants are female.
Placement assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.95% | 77.05% |
| 2011 | 19.36% | 80.64% |
| 2012 | 21.11% | 78.89% |
| 2013 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2014 | 19.50% | 80.50% |
| 2015 | 18.43% | 81.57% |
| 2016 | 21.45% | 78.55% |
| 2017 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2018 | 19.78% | 80.22% |
| 2019 | 21.06% | 78.94% |
| 2020 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2021 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
Placement assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared placement assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Placement Assistant | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Placement assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among placement assistants is White, which makes up 52.6% of all placement assistants. Comparatively, 21.0% of placement assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of placement assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 52.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Placement assistant race
| Placement assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Placement assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how placement assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Placement assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.25% | 16.71% | 5.40% | 16.99% |
| 2011 | 58.79% | 15.98% | 5.19% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 56.85% | 14.18% | 4.87% | 17.87% |
| 2013 | 55.16% | 15.53% | 5.69% | 17.78% |
| 2014 | 58.54% | 12.63% | 6.04% | 18.34% |
| 2015 | 57.21% | 14.67% | 5.00% | 17.79% |
| 2016 | 56.92% | 14.44% | 5.71% | 18.14% |
| 2017 | 55.20% | 14.28% | 5.27% | 19.74% |
| 2018 | 55.44% | 12.40% | 6.07% | 21.09% |
| 2019 | 55.46% | 13.52% | 5.82% | 20.43% |
| 2020 | 52.44% | 13.00% | 5.55% | 21.50% |
| 2021 | 52.58% | 12.61% | 6.45% | 21.00% |
Placement assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,541 |
| White | $33,129 |
| Black or African American | $32,693 |
| Asian | $34,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,623 |
Average placement assistant age
See how the average age of placement assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Placement assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Placement assistant age breakdown
The average age of placement assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the placement assistant population.
Placement assistant age breakdown
| Placement Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Placement assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for placement assistants is bachelor's degree, with 51% of placement assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Placement assistants by degree level
| Placement assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Placement assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,515 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,407 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,783 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,582 |
Placement assistant employment statistics
Most placement assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where placement assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where placement assistants work.
Placement assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Placement assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the placement assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most placement assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Placement assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 10% |
Placement assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for placement assistants are education, health care and government.
Placement assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Placement assistant turnover and employment statistics
Placement assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for placement assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Placement assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Placement assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average placement assistant tenure
The average placement assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 431 placement assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Placement assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Placement assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of placement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Admissions Associate | 10.75% | 10,860 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Placement Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar placement assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| Admissions Associate | 10.75% | 10,860 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by placement assistants
The most common foreign language among placement assistants is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 5.6%
- Cherokee, 5.6%
- Georgian, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Placement assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Cherokee | 5.6% |
| Georgian | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |