Program support assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Program support assistant demographics by:
Program support assistant gender statistics
72.3% of program support assistants are women and 27.7% of program support assistants are men.
- Female, 72.3%
- Male, 27.7%
Program support assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.3% |
| Male | 27.7% |
Program support assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,072
Female income
$42,367
Program support assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program support assistant positions over time. Currently, 72.3% of program support assistants are female.
Program support assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2011 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2012 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2013 | 30.33% | 69.67% |
| 2014 | 25.85% | 74.15% |
| 2015 | 24.53% | 75.47% |
| 2016 | 28.21% | 71.79% |
| 2017 | 28.44% | 71.56% |
| 2018 | 26.18% | 73.82% |
| 2019 | 27.74% | 72.26% |
| 2020 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2021 | 27.67% | 72.33% |
Program support assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared program support assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Program Support Assistant | 28% | 72% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Program support assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program support assistants is White, which makes up 54.4% of all program support assistants. Comparatively, 17.7% of program support assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of program support assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Program support assistant race
| Program support assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Program support assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how program support assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program support assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.12% | 18.03% | 5.47% | 13.67% |
| 2011 | 60.66% | 17.29% | 5.26% | 12.97% |
| 2012 | 58.73% | 15.49% | 4.94% | 14.55% |
| 2013 | 57.03% | 16.85% | 5.76% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 60.41% | 13.95% | 6.11% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 59.09% | 15.99% | 5.07% | 14.48% |
| 2016 | 58.79% | 15.75% | 5.79% | 14.83% |
| 2017 | 57.08% | 15.60% | 5.34% | 16.42% |
| 2018 | 57.31% | 13.72% | 6.14% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 57.33% | 14.84% | 5.89% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 54.31% | 14.32% | 5.62% | 18.18% |
| 2021 | 54.45% | 13.93% | 6.53% | 17.68% |
Program support assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,038 |
| White | $43,476 |
| Black or African American | $42,883 |
| Asian | $45,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,149 |
Average program support assistant age
See how the average age of program support assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program support assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Program support assistant age breakdown
The average age of program support assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the program support assistant population.
Program support assistant age breakdown
| Program Support Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Program support assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Program support assistants by degree level
| Program support assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Program support assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,096 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,776 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,368 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,013 |
Program support assistant employment statistics
Most program support assistants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where program support assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program support assistants work.
Program support assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Program support assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the program support assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program support assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Program support assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 33% |
Program support assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for program support assistants are government, health care and education.
Program support assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Program support assistant turnover and employment statistics
Program support assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program support assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program support assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program support assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average program support assistant tenure
The average program support assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,956 program support assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Program support assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Program support assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Assessment Coordinator | 10.75% | 37,441 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Program Support Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Similar program support assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Assessment Coordinator | 10.75% | 37,441 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Graduate Clinician | 15.06% | 29,255 |
| Clinical Supervisor | 15.06% | 71,220 |
Foreign languages spoken by program support assistants
The most common foreign language among program support assistants is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Urdu, 3.8%
- Russian, 3.3%
- Other, 22.1%
Program support assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| French | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Urdu | 3.8% |
| Russian | 3.3% |
| Other | 22.1% |
