Publishing assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Publishing assistant gender statistics
76.1% of publishing assistants are women and 23.9% of publishing assistants are men.
- Female, 76.1%
- Male, 23.9%
Publishing assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.1% |
| Male | 23.9% |
Publishing assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,496
Female income
$44,058
Publishing assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publishing assistant positions over time. Currently, 76.1% of publishing assistants are female.
Publishing assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.40% | 84.60% |
| 2011 | 14.83% | 85.17% |
| 2012 | 16.16% | 83.84% |
| 2013 | 15.89% | 84.11% |
| 2014 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2015 | 17.98% | 82.02% |
| 2016 | 17.81% | 82.19% |
| 2017 | 19.30% | 80.70% |
| 2018 | 20.44% | 79.56% |
| 2019 | 21.28% | 78.72% |
| 2020 | 22.29% | 77.71% |
| 2021 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
Publishing assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared publishing assistants 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% |
| Publishing Assistant | 24% | 76% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Publishing assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publishing assistants is White, which makes up 66.0% of all publishing assistants. Comparatively, 16.3% of publishing assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of publishing assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Publishing assistant race
| Publishing assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Publishing assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how publishing assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publishing assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.70% | 9.81% | 3.15% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 71.51% | 10.08% | 3.04% | 13.22% |
| 2012 | 71.20% | 10.08% | 3.11% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 71.26% | 9.70% | 3.31% | 13.49% |
| 2014 | 70.92% | 9.82% | 3.28% | 13.80% |
| 2015 | 70.39% | 9.82% | 3.29% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 69.68% | 9.69% | 3.64% | 14.60% |
| 2017 | 69.76% | 9.43% | 3.40% | 15.01% |
| 2018 | 69.79% | 9.16% | 3.45% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 8.88% | 3.49% | 15.10% |
| 2020 | 68.43% | 8.62% | 3.58% | 14.90% |
| 2021 | 65.98% | 9.30% | 3.83% | 16.28% |
Publishing assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian publishing assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White publishing assistants have the lowest average salary at $45,146.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,165 |
| White | $45,146 |
| Black or African American | $45,382 |
| Asian | $46,322 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,477 |
Average publishing assistant age
See how the average age of publishing assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publishing assistant 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 |
Publishing assistant age breakdown
The average age of publishing assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the publishing assistant population.
Publishing assistant age breakdown
| Publishing Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Publishing assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for publishing assistants is bachelor's degree, with 73% of publishing assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Publishing assistants by degree level
| Publishing assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Publishing assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, publishing assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,066 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, publishing assistants earn a median annual income of $46,139 compared to $45,092 for publishing assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,066 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,799 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,092 |
Publishing assistant employment statistics
Most publishing assistants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where publishing assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publishing assistants work.
Publishing assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Publishing assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the publishing assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publishing assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Publishing assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 64% |
Publishing assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for publishing assistants are media, professional and education.
Publishing assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 31% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Publishing assistant turnover and employment statistics
Publishing assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publishing assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publishing assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publishing assistant 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 publishing assistant tenure
The average publishing assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 984 publishing assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Publishing assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Publishing assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publishing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Physician Office Specialist | 9.17% | 140,976 |
| Executive Administrative Assistant To The Vice-President | 10.06% | 24,645 |
| Law Secretary | 14.76% | 9,261 |
Similar publishing assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Office Specialist | 9.17% | 140,976 |
| Executive Administrative Assistant To The Vice-President | 10.06% | 24,645 |
| Law Secretary | 14.76% | 9,261 |
Foreign languages spoken by publishing assistants
The most common foreign language among publishing assistants is Spanish at 31.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.3% and German is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 31.2%
- French, 18.3%
- German, 9.7%
- Italian, 8.6%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 27.9%
Publishing assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.2% |
| French | 18.3% |
| German | 9.7% |
| Italian | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 27.9% |
