Public services assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Public services assistant gender statistics
69.2% of public services assistants are women and 30.8% of public services assistants are men.
- Female, 69.2%
- Male, 30.8%
Public services assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.2% |
| Male | 30.8% |
Public services assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,483
Female income
$34,953
Public services assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public services assistant positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of public services assistants are female.
Public services assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.80% | 76.20% |
| 2011 | 19.57% | 80.43% |
| 2012 | 19.81% | 80.19% |
| 2013 | 21.44% | 78.56% |
| 2014 | 25.54% | 74.46% |
| 2015 | 23.96% | 76.04% |
| 2016 | 23.07% | 76.93% |
| 2017 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2018 | 23.92% | 76.08% |
| 2019 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2020 | 24.27% | 75.73% |
| 2021 | 30.82% | 69.18% |
Public services assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared public services assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Public Services Assistant | 31% | 69% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Public services assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public services assistants is White, which makes up 63.8% of all public services assistants. Comparatively, 15.0% of public services assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of public services assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Public services assistant race
| Public services assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Public services assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how public services assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public services assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.69% | 9.92% | 8.85% | 12.23% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 10.46% | 7.49% | 14.00% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 8.89% | 8.11% | 13.19% |
| 2013 | 67.56% | 10.16% | 8.58% | 11.49% |
| 2014 | 65.10% | 10.23% | 8.28% | 13.20% |
| 2015 | 64.02% | 9.89% | 8.75% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 66.37% | 9.44% | 7.11% | 13.76% |
| 2017 | 64.28% | 8.79% | 8.85% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 63.71% | 10.12% | 7.77% | 14.91% |
| 2019 | 63.66% | 9.41% | 8.23% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 64.01% | 8.25% | 8.29% | 14.16% |
| 2021 | 63.82% | 8.98% | 6.67% | 14.99% |
Public services assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public services assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown public services assistants have the lowest average salary at $35,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,976 |
| White | $36,532 |
| Black or African American | $36,206 |
| Asian | $37,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,566 |
Average public services assistant age
See how the average age of public services assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public services assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 39.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 53 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 41 |
Public services assistant age breakdown
The average age of public services assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the public services assistant population.
Public services assistant age breakdown
| Public Services Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Public services assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for public services assistants is bachelor's degree, with 66% of public services assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Public services assistants by degree level
| Public services assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Public services assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public services assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,041 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public services assistants earn a median annual income of $37,392 compared to $35,982 for public services assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,041 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,168 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,982 |
Public services assistant employment statistics
Most public services assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where public services assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public services assistants work.
Public services assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Public services assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the public services assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public services assistants prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Public services assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 27% |
Public services assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for public services assistants are education, government and professional.
Public services assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Government | 25% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Public services assistant turnover and employment statistics
Public services assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public services assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public services assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public services assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.64% |
| 2011 | 4.81% |
| 2012 | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 5.59% |
| 2015 | 4.61% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 2.87% |
| 2018 | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 3.53% |
Average public services assistant tenure
The average public services assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 569 public services assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Public services assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public services assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Custodian | 5.53% | 8,440 |
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Customer Service Specialist | 7.19% | 223,323 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Public Services Assistant | 11.16% | - |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Similar public services assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Custodian | 5.53% | 8,440 |
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Customer Service Specialist | 7.19% | 223,323 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by public services assistants
The most common foreign language among public services assistants is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 7.3%
- Chinese, 5.5%
- Russian, 5.5%
- Other, 25.3%
Public services assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 5.5% |
| Russian | 5.5% |
| Other | 25.3% |
