Planning assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Planning assistant gender statistics
68.2% of planning assistants are women and 31.8% of planning assistants are men.
- Female, 68.2%
- Male, 31.8%
Planning assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.2% |
| Male | 31.8% |
Planning assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,619
Female income
$44,984
Planning assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in planning assistant positions over time. Currently, 68.2% of planning assistants are female.
Planning assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 2011 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2012 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
| 2013 | 36.39% | 63.61% |
| 2014 | 34.25% | 65.75% |
| 2015 | 34.27% | 65.73% |
| 2016 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2017 | 34.98% | 65.02% |
| 2018 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2019 | 30.67% | 69.33% |
| 2020 | 33.30% | 66.70% |
| 2021 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
Planning assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared planning assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Planning Assistant | 32% | 68% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Planning assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among planning assistants is White, which makes up 56.0% of all planning assistants. Comparatively, 16.9% of planning assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of planning assistants are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Planning assistant race
| Planning assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Planning assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how planning assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Planning assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 7.81% | 8.57% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 63.91% | 9.59% | 9.99% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 65.63% | 8.67% | 9.96% | 11.76% |
| 2013 | 63.49% | 9.40% | 10.04% | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 63.67% | 9.25% | 10.31% | 12.82% |
| 2015 | 62.30% | 9.06% | 9.91% | 14.48% |
| 2016 | 62.83% | 9.66% | 9.98% | 13.73% |
| 2017 | 60.60% | 8.32% | 10.55% | 15.97% |
| 2018 | 61.36% | 8.01% | 11.53% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 62.76% | 7.70% | 10.11% | 14.88% |
| 2020 | 58.49% | 9.87% | 10.60% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 56.03% | 9.58% | 10.41% | 16.94% |
Planning assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown planning assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american planning assistants have the lowest average salary at $46,213.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,428 |
| White | $46,566 |
| Black or African American | $46,213 |
| Asian | $46,226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,671 |
Average planning assistant age
See how the average age of planning assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Planning assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Planning assistant age breakdown
The average age of planning assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the planning assistant population.
Planning assistant age breakdown
| Planning Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Planning assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for planning assistants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of planning assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Planning assistants by degree level
| Planning assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Planning assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, planning assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,237 annually. With a Associate degree, planning assistants earn a median annual income of $45,714 compared to $44,207 for planning assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,237 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,866 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,207 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,714 |
Planning assistant employment statistics
Most planning assistants work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where planning assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where planning assistants work.
Planning assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Planning assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the planning assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most planning assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Planning assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 11% |
Planning assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for planning assistants are manufacturing, retail and government.
Planning assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Planning assistant turnover and employment statistics
Planning assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for planning assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Planning assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Planning assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average planning assistant tenure
The average planning assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,309 planning assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Planning assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Planning assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of planning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Urban Gardening Specialist | 7.88% | 20,642 |
| Planning Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Similar planning assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Urban Gardening Specialist | 7.88% | 20,642 |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by planning assistants
The most common foreign language among planning assistants is Spanish at 42.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.1%.
- Spanish, 42.2%
- Mandarin, 12.1%
- Chinese, 10.1%
- French, 9.0%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Other, 22.1%
Planning assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.2% |
| Mandarin | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 10.1% |
| French | 9.0% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.1% |
