Psychological assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Psychological assistant gender statistics
70.5% of psychological assistants are women and 29.5% of psychological assistants are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Psychological assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Psychological assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,494
Female income
$72,072
Psychological assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in psychological assistant positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of psychological assistants are female.
Psychological assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2011 | 27.40% | 72.60% |
| 2012 | 29.61% | 70.39% |
| 2013 | 32.24% | 67.76% |
| 2014 | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 2015 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2016 | 30.04% | 69.96% |
| 2017 | 30.28% | 69.72% |
| 2018 | 27.94% | 72.06% |
| 2019 | 29.55% | 70.45% |
| 2020 | 29.22% | 70.78% |
| 2021 | 29.48% | 70.52% |
Psychological assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared psychological 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% |
| Psychological Assistant | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Psychological assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among psychological assistants is White, which makes up 50.8% of all psychological assistants. Comparatively, 20.5% of psychological assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of psychological assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 50.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.0%
Psychological assistant race
| Psychological assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.0% |
Psychological assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how psychological assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Psychological assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.47% | 17.02% | 5.83% | 16.45% |
| 2011 | 57.01% | 16.29% | 5.62% | 15.76% |
| 2012 | 55.08% | 14.49% | 5.30% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 53.38% | 15.85% | 6.12% | 17.25% |
| 2014 | 56.76% | 12.95% | 6.47% | 17.81% |
| 2015 | 55.44% | 14.98% | 5.44% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 55.14% | 14.75% | 6.15% | 17.61% |
| 2017 | 53.43% | 14.60% | 5.70% | 19.20% |
| 2018 | 53.66% | 12.71% | 6.50% | 20.56% |
| 2019 | 53.68% | 13.83% | 6.25% | 19.90% |
| 2020 | 50.66% | 13.31% | 5.98% | 20.97% |
| 2021 | 50.80% | 12.92% | 6.89% | 20.47% |
Psychological assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian psychological assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american psychological assistants have the lowest average salary at $73,401.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,406 |
| White | $74,939 |
| Black or African American | $73,401 |
| Asian | $81,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,697 |
Average psychological assistant age
See how the average age of psychological assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Psychological 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 |
Psychological assistant age breakdown
The average age of psychological assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the psychological assistant population.
Psychological assistant age breakdown
| Psychological Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Psychological assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for psychological assistants is bachelor's degree, with 52% of psychological assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 28%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Psychological assistants by degree level
| Psychological assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Psychological assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, psychological assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,277 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, psychological assistants earn a median annual income of $77,271 compared to $66,117 for psychological assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,277 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,271 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,117 |
Psychological assistant employment statistics
Most psychological assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where psychological assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where psychological assistants work.
Psychological assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Psychological assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the psychological assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most psychological assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Psychological assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 13% |
Psychological assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for psychological assistants are health care, education and professional.
Psychological assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Education | 27% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Psychological assistant turnover and employment statistics
Psychological assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for psychological assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Psychological assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Psychological 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 psychological assistant tenure
The average psychological assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,336 psychological assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Psychological assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Psychological assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of psychological 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 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Vocational Specialist | 10.75% | 33,643 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Psychological Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Similar psychological assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Parole Agent | 9.50% | 24,991 |
| Vocational Specialist | 10.75% | 33,643 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by psychological assistants
The most common foreign language among psychological assistants is Spanish at 49.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 49.3%
- Chinese, 10.7%
- Mandarin, 8.0%
- German, 6.7%
- French, 4.0%
- Other, 21.3%
Psychological assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.3% |
| Chinese | 10.7% |
| Mandarin | 8.0% |
| German | 6.7% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Other | 21.3% |
