Press assistant demographics and statistics in the US
Press assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates press assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our press assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about press assistants after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 16,573 press assistants currently employed in the United States.
- 23.0% of all press assistants are women, while 77.0% are men.
- The average press assistant age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of press assistants is White (62.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.6%), Black or African American (10.4%) and Asian (7.2%).
- Press assistants are most in-demand in Chanhassen, MN.
- The transportation industry is the highest-paying for press assistants.
- Leominster, MA pays an annual average wage of $43,925, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women press assistants earned 93% of what men earned.
- 5% of all press assistants are LGBT.
- Minnesota is the best state for press assistants to live.
- Press assistants are 77% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Press assistant gender statistics
23.0% of press assistants are women and 77.0% of press assistants are men.
- Male, 77.0%
- Female, 23.0%
Press assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.0% |
| Female | 23.0% |
Press assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,934
Female income
$31,541
Press assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press assistant positions over time. Currently, 23.0% of press assistants are female.
Press assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2011 | 80.30% | 19.70% |
| 2012 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2013 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2014 | 80.10% | 19.90% |
| 2015 | 79.70% | 20.30% |
| 2016 | 79.48% | 20.52% |
| 2017 | 79.93% | 20.07% |
| 2018 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
| 2019 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 2020 | 78.46% | 21.54% |
| 2021 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
Press assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared press assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Press Assistant | 77% | 23% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Press assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press assistants is White, which makes up 62.7% of all press assistants. Comparatively, 15.6% of press assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of press assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Press assistant race
| Press assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Press assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how press assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.48% | 12.15% | 5.26% | 14.24% |
| 2011 | 65.83% | 12.08% | 5.13% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 62.67% | 12.13% | 6.77% | 16.44% |
| 2013 | 66.65% | 10.72% | 5.70% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 66.04% | 10.71% | 6.59% | 14.87% |
| 2015 | 66.87% | 10.73% | 6.17% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 65.78% | 9.91% | 6.33% | 15.93% |
| 2017 | 64.30% | 11.13% | 6.74% | 15.79% |
| 2018 | 66.55% | 9.95% | 5.62% | 15.58% |
| 2019 | 65.66% | 10.22% | 6.07% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 67.05% | 10.53% | 5.15% | 13.83% |
| 2021 | 62.75% | 10.43% | 7.22% | 15.61% |
Press assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian press assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino press assistants have the lowest average salary at $33,325.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,839 |
| White | $34,311 |
| Black or African American | $33,598 |
| Asian | $34,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,325 |
Average press assistant age
See how the average age of press assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Press assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Press assistant age breakdown
The average age of press assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the press assistant population.
Press assistant age breakdown
| Press Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Press assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for press assistants is bachelor's degree, with 38% of press assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Press assistants by degree level
| Press assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Press assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, press assistants with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $34,410 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, press assistants earn a median annual income of $34,245 compared to $34,110 for press assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,410 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,245 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,110 |
Press assistant employment statistics
Most press assistants work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where press assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press assistants work.
Press assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Press assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the press assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Press assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 6% |
Press assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for press assistants are manufacturing, professional and media.
Press assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Media | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Press assistant turnover and employment statistics
Press assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average press assistant tenure
The average press assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,099 press assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Press assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Press assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Press Assistant | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Lithographic Photographer | 20.58% | 1,377 |
Similar press assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Lithographic Photographer | 20.58% | 1,377 |
Foreign languages spoken by press assistants
The most common foreign language among press assistants is Spanish at 49.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.5%.
- Spanish, 49.6%
- French, 18.3%
- Portuguese, 3.5%
- German, 3.5%
- Japanese, 3.5%
- Other, 21.6%
Press assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.6% |
| French | 18.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.5% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Japanese | 3.5% |
| Other | 21.6% |
