Principal associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal associate gender statistics
36.5% of principal associates are women and 63.5% of principal associates are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Principal associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Principal associate gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$111,583
Female income
$104,376
Principal associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal associate positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of principal associates are female.
Principal associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2011 | 66.81% | 33.19% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 34.63% |
| 2013 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2014 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2015 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2016 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2017 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2018 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| 2019 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2020 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
| 2021 | 63.51% | 36.49% |
Principal associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Principal Associate | 64% | 36% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Principal associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal associates is White, which makes up 67.5% of all principal associates. Comparatively, 14.1% of principal associates are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of principal associates are Black or African American.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Principal associate race
| Principal associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Principal associate race and ethnicity over time
See how principal associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.21% | 10.51% | 3.83% | 11.26% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 10.52% | 3.35% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 10.16% | 3.70% | 12.00% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 10.07% | 3.73% | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 70.91% | 9.69% | 4.24% | 12.76% |
| 2015 | 71.11% | 9.75% | 3.92% | 12.44% |
| 2016 | 70.70% | 9.19% | 4.29% | 13.07% |
| 2017 | 70.36% | 9.14% | 4.48% | 13.67% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 9.30% | 4.41% | 13.45% |
| 2019 | 70.79% | 8.42% | 4.56% | 13.68% |
| 2020 | 69.61% | 8.35% | 4.68% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 67.54% | 9.35% | 4.33% | 14.09% |
Principal associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian principal associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White principal associates have the lowest average salary at $109,663.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,578 |
| White | $109,663 |
| Black or African American | $110,260 |
| Asian | $112,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,673 |
Average principal associate age
See how the average age of principal associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Principal associate age breakdown
The average age of principal associates is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the principal associate population.
Principal associate age breakdown
| Principal Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Principal associate educational attainment
The most common degree for principal associates is bachelor's degree, with 51% of principal associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Principal associates by degree level
| Principal associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Principal associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, principal associates with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $143,110 annually. With a Master's degree, principal associates earn a median annual income of $128,957 compared to $111,167 for principal associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $128,957 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,167 |
| Doctorate Degree | $143,110 |
Principal associate employment statistics
Most principal associates work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where principal associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal associates work.
Principal associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Principal associate jobs by company type
Employees with the principal associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most principal associates prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Principal associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 4% |
Principal associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal associates are education, professional and finance.
Principal associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Principal associate turnover and employment statistics
Principal associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average principal associate tenure
The average principal associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 770 principal associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Principal associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Property Developer | 11.54% | 75,312 |
| Director Of Radiology | 11.66% | 21,165 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
| Principal Associate | 16.21% | - |
Similar principal associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 35,422 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Postmaster | 9.30% | 6,559 |
| Property Developer | 11.54% | 75,312 |
| Director Of Radiology | 11.66% | 21,165 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal associates
The most common foreign language among principal associates is Spanish at 47.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 47.2%
- French, 11.1%
- Italian, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 22.2%
Principal associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 22.2% |
