Project secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Project secretary gender statistics
93.3% of project secretaries are women and 6.7% of project secretaries are men.
- Female, 93.3%
- Male, 6.7%
Project secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.3% |
| Male | 6.7% |
Project secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,817
Female income
$41,469
Project secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in project secretary positions over time. Currently, 93.3% of project secretaries are female.
Project secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.97% | 96.03% |
| 2011 | 3.81% | 96.19% |
| 2012 | 4.20% | 95.80% |
| 2013 | 4.12% | 95.88% |
| 2014 | 4.31% | 95.69% |
| 2015 | 4.75% | 95.25% |
| 2016 | 4.70% | 95.30% |
| 2017 | 5.16% | 94.84% |
| 2018 | 5.52% | 94.48% |
| 2019 | 5.79% | 94.21% |
| 2020 | 6.12% | 93.88% |
| 2021 | 6.66% | 93.34% |
Project secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared project secretaries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Project Secretary | 7% | 93% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Project secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among project secretaries is White, which makes up 66.5% of all project secretaries. Comparatively, 16.0% of project secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of project secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Project secretary race
| Project secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Project secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how project secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Project secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.26% | 9.61% | 3.12% | 12.92% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 9.88% | 3.00% | 12.89% |
| 2012 | 71.77% | 9.89% | 3.08% | 12.98% |
| 2013 | 71.82% | 9.51% | 3.28% | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 71.48% | 9.63% | 3.25% | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 9.62% | 3.26% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 70.25% | 9.50% | 3.61% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 9.23% | 3.37% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 70.36% | 8.97% | 3.42% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 70.83% | 8.68% | 3.46% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 69.00% | 8.42% | 3.55% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 66.54% | 9.11% | 3.80% | 15.95% |
Project secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian project secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White project secretaries have the lowest average salary at $46,206.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,293 |
| White | $46,206 |
| Black or African American | $47,285 |
| Asian | $51,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,728 |
Average project secretary age
See how the average age of project secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Project secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Project secretary age breakdown
The average age of project secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the project secretary population.
Project secretary age breakdown
| Project Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Project secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for project secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 43% of project secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Project secretaries by degree level
| Project secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Project secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, project secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,577 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, project secretaries earn a median annual income of $50,886 compared to $45,962 for project secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,577 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,651 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,886 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,962 |
Project secretary employment statistics
Most project secretaries work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where project secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where project secretaries work.
Project secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Project secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the project secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most project secretaries prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Project secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 3% |
Project secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for project secretaries are construction, professional and energy.
Project secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Project secretary turnover and employment statistics
Project secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for project secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Project secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Project secretary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average project secretary tenure
The average project secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,147 project secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Project secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Project secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of project secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Physician Office Specialist | 9.17% | 140,976 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Operating Officer | 10.06% | 9,887 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar project secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Office Specialist | 9.17% | 140,976 |
| Executive Assistant To Chief Operating Officer | 10.06% | 9,887 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by project secretaries
The most common foreign language among project secretaries is Spanish at 72.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 6.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 72.4%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Filipino, 3.4%
- French, 3.4%
- Other, 10.5%
Project secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.4% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Filipino | 3.4% |
| French | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.5% |
