Placement secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Placement secretary gender statistics
96.9% of placement secretaries are women and 3.1% of placement secretaries are men.
- Female, 96.9%
- Male, 3.1%
Placement secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 96.9% |
| Male | 3.1% |
Placement secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,469
Female income
$37,526
Placement secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in placement secretary positions over time. Currently, 96.9% of placement secretaries are female.
Placement secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.84% | 98.16% |
| 2011 | 1.76% | 98.24% |
| 2012 | 1.94% | 98.06% |
| 2013 | 1.90% | 98.10% |
| 2014 | 2.00% | 98.00% |
| 2015 | 2.20% | 97.80% |
| 2016 | 2.18% | 97.82% |
| 2017 | 2.40% | 97.60% |
| 2018 | 2.57% | 97.43% |
| 2019 | 2.70% | 97.30% |
| 2020 | 2.86% | 97.14% |
| 2021 | 3.13% | 96.88% |
Placement secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared placement secretaries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Placement secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among placement secretaries is White, which makes up 73.8% of all placement secretaries. Comparatively, 11.7% of placement secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of placement secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Placement secretary race
| Placement secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Placement secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how placement secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Placement secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 77.60% | 6.46% | 3.02% | 10.76% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.18% | 3.06% | 10.55% |
| 2020 | 76.24% | 5.92% | 3.15% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 73.78% | 6.60% | 3.40% | 11.73% |
Placement secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian placement secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White placement secretaries have the lowest average salary at $38,992.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,019 |
| White | $38,992 |
| Black or African American | $39,313 |
| Asian | $40,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,443 |
Average placement secretary age
See how the average age of placement secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Placement secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Placement secretary age breakdown
The average age of placement secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the placement secretary population.
Placement secretary age breakdown
| Placement Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Placement secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for placement secretaries is associate degree, with 40% of placement secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Placement secretaries by degree level
| Placement secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Placement secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, placement secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,630 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, placement secretaries earn a median annual income of $40,349 compared to $38,920 for placement secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,630 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,522 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,920 |
Placement secretary employment statistics
Company size where placement secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where placement secretaries work.
Placement secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Placement secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the placement secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most placement secretaries prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Placement secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 21% |
Placement secretary turnover and employment statistics
Placement secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for placement secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Placement secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Placement secretary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average placement secretary tenure
The average placement secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 placement secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Placement secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Placement secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of placement secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Ward Secretary | 9.17% | 7,812 |
| Executive Staff Assistant | 10.06% | 158,577 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar placement secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Secretary | 9.17% | 7,812 |
| Executive Staff Assistant | 10.06% | 158,577 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by placement secretaries
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Placement secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |