Real estate assistant demographics and statistics in the US
Real estate assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates real estate assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our real estate assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about real estate assistants after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 13,226 real estate assistants currently employed in the United States.
- 75.7% of all real estate assistants are women, while 24.3% are men.
- The average real estate assistant age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of real estate assistants is White (54.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.8%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Asian (8.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 6% of all real estate assistants are LGBT.
- Real estate assistants are 83% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Real estate assistant gender statistics
75.7% of real estate assistants are women and 24.3% of real estate assistants are men.
- Female, 75.7%
- Male, 24.3%
Real estate assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.7% |
| Male | 24.3% |
Real estate assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,812
Female income
$42,020
Real estate assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate assistant positions over time. Currently, 75.7% of real estate assistants are female.
Real estate assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2011 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2012 | 22.07% | 77.93% |
| 2013 | 22.52% | 77.48% |
| 2014 | 23.97% | 76.03% |
| 2015 | 23.93% | 76.07% |
| 2016 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
| 2017 | 25.04% | 74.96% |
| 2018 | 25.09% | 74.91% |
| 2019 | 22.67% | 77.33% |
| 2020 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2021 | 24.31% | 75.69% |
Real estate assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared real estate assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Real Estate Assistant | 24% | 76% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Real estate assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate assistants is White, which makes up 54.8% of all real estate assistants. Comparatively, 21.8% of real estate assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of real estate assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Real estate assistant race
| Real estate assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Real estate assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.33% | 11.25% | 6.86% | 18.01% |
| 2011 | 59.93% | 11.73% | 6.40% | 18.83% |
| 2012 | 59.53% | 11.23% | 6.68% | 19.62% |
| 2013 | 59.62% | 10.92% | 6.60% | 19.59% |
| 2014 | 59.31% | 11.10% | 7.13% | 19.37% |
| 2015 | 59.38% | 10.41% | 7.06% | 20.01% |
| 2016 | 58.63% | 11.08% | 7.30% | 19.78% |
| 2017 | 59.34% | 9.95% | 7.18% | 20.33% |
| 2018 | 59.66% | 9.57% | 7.51% | 20.06% |
| 2019 | 57.20% | 10.34% | 7.87% | 21.44% |
| 2020 | 55.24% | 9.76% | 7.83% | 22.04% |
| 2021 | 54.76% | 9.71% | 8.34% | 21.81% |
Real estate assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian real estate assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown real estate assistants have the lowest average salary at $43,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,503 |
| White | $43,828 |
| Black or African American | $43,850 |
| Asian | $44,040 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,839 |
Average real estate assistant age
See how the average age of real estate assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Real estate assistant age breakdown
The average age of real estate assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the real estate assistant population.
Real estate assistant age breakdown
| Real Estate Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Real estate assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate assistants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of real estate assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Real estate assistants by degree level
| Real estate assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Real estate assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,673 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, real estate assistants earn a median annual income of $44,778 compared to $43,284 for real estate assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,673 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,287 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,778 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,284 |
Real estate assistant employment statistics
Most real estate assistants work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where real estate assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real estate assistants work.
Real estate assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Real estate assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the real estate assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most real estate assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Real estate assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Real estate assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate assistants are real estate, professional and retail.
Real estate assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 46% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Real estate assistant turnover and employment statistics
Real estate assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average real estate assistant tenure
The average real estate assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,438 real estate assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Real estate assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Operator | 4.67% | 39,708 |
| Real Estate Assistant | 5.99% | - |
| Diagram Clerk | 6.98% | 66,296 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.17% | 20,311 |
| Claims Sorter | 11.18% | 27,127 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Graphotype Operator | 14.20% | 25,989 |
Similar real estate assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Key Operator | 4.67% | 39,708 |
| Diagram Clerk | 6.98% | 66,296 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.17% | 20,311 |
| Claims Sorter | 11.18% | 27,127 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Graphotype Operator | 14.20% | 25,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by real estate assistants
The most common foreign language among real estate assistants is Spanish at 57.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 57.5%
- French, 8.2%
- Mandarin, 5.4%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Other, 20.0%
Real estate assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.5% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Mandarin | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Other | 20.0% |
