Professional research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional research assistant gender statistics
63.9% of professional research assistants are women and 36.1% of professional research assistants are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Professional research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Professional research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,484
Female income
$60,408
Professional research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional research assistant positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of professional research assistants are female.
Professional research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.68% | 59.32% |
| 2011 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2012 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2013 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2014 | 38.71% | 61.29% |
| 2015 | 38.74% | 61.26% |
| 2016 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2017 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2018 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2019 | 34.92% | 65.08% |
| 2020 | 37.70% | 62.30% |
| 2021 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
Professional research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional research 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% |
| Professional Research Assistant | 36% | 64% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Professional research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional research assistants is White, which makes up 56.3% of all professional research assistants. Comparatively, 16.8% of professional research assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of professional research assistants are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Professional research assistant race
| Professional research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Professional research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how professional research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.05% | 7.72% | 8.61% | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 64.14% | 9.50% | 10.03% | 12.07% |
| 2012 | 65.86% | 8.57% | 9.99% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 63.72% | 9.30% | 10.07% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 63.89% | 9.16% | 10.34% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 62.53% | 8.97% | 9.95% | 14.33% |
| 2016 | 63.06% | 9.57% | 10.01% | 13.58% |
| 2017 | 60.82% | 8.23% | 10.58% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 61.59% | 7.91% | 11.56% | 14.54% |
| 2019 | 62.98% | 7.61% | 10.14% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 58.72% | 9.78% | 10.64% | 13.96% |
| 2021 | 56.26% | 9.49% | 10.45% | 16.79% |
Professional research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown professional research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian professional research assistants have the lowest average salary at $62,704.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,057 |
| White | $63,385 |
| Black or African American | $62,714 |
| Asian | $62,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,588 |
Average professional research assistant age
See how the average age of professional research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional research 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 |
Professional research assistant age breakdown
The average age of professional research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the professional research assistant population.
Professional research assistant age breakdown
| Professional Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Professional research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for professional research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of professional research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Professional research assistants by degree level
| Professional research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Professional research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional research assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,455 annually. With a Associate degree, professional research assistants earn a median annual income of $61,670 compared to $58,904 for professional research assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,455 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,430 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,904 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,670 |
Professional research assistant employment statistics
Most professional research assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where professional research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional research assistants work.
Professional research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Professional research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the professional research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional research assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Professional research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 6% |
Professional research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional research assistants are education, professional and health care.
Professional research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Professional research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Professional research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional research 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 professional research assistant tenure
The average professional research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,194 professional research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Professional research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Technician | 5.71% | 8,630 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Professional Research Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% | - |
Similar professional research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Technician | 5.71% | 8,630 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% |
Foreign languages spoken by professional research assistants
The most common foreign language among professional research assistants is Spanish at 48.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 48.2%
- French, 11.4%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- German, 4.4%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Other, 26.3%
Professional research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.2% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| German | 4.4% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Other | 26.3% |
