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Reference assistant demographics and statistics in the US

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Reference assistant gender statistics

67.7% of reference assistants are women and 32.3% of reference assistants are men.
  • Female, 67.7%
  • Male, 32.3%

Reference assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female67.7%
Male32.3%

Reference assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$28,789
female-income
Female income
$27,772

Reference assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reference assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.7% of reference assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Reference assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201025.03%74.97%
201120.64%79.36%
201220.89%79.11%
201322.59%77.41%
201426.84%73.16%
201525.20%74.80%
201624.27%75.73%
201729.09%70.91%
201825.15%74.85%
201926.03%73.97%
202025.52%74.48%
202132.26%67.74%

Reference assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared reference 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 titleMaleFemale
Loan Secretary4%96%
Dental Receptionist5%95%
Receptionist Secretary6%94%
Reference Assistant32%68%
Lead Ramp Agent86%14%
Courtesy Associate88%12%
Technical Service Advisor89%11%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Technical Service Advisor
Courtesy Associate
Lead Ramp Agent
Reference Assistant
Receptionist Secretary
Dental Receptionist
Loan Secretary
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Reference assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among reference assistants is White, which makes up 63.1% of all reference assistants. Comparatively, 14.5% of reference assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of reference assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 63.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
  • Black or African American, 10.4%
  • Asian, 6.4%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Reference assistant race

Reference assistant racePercentages
White63.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.5%
Black or African American10.4%
Asian6.4%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Reference assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how reference assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Reference assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.95%11.39%8.62%11.76%
201163.81%11.93%7.26%13.53%
201266.57%10.36%7.88%12.72%
201366.82%11.63%8.35%11.02%
201464.37%11.70%8.05%12.73%
201563.29%11.36%8.52%12.81%
201665.63%10.91%6.88%13.28%
201763.55%10.26%8.62%14.10%
201862.97%11.60%7.54%14.44%
201962.93%10.88%8.00%14.43%
202063.28%9.72%8.06%13.69%
202163.09%10.45%6.44%14.52%

Reference assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian reference assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown reference assistants have the lowest average salary at $28,453.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$28,453
White$28,821
Black or African American$28,605
Asian$29,227
Hispanic or Latino$28,844

Average reference assistant age

See how the average age of reference assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Reference assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown47
White39.552
Black or African American37.553
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino41.541

Reference assistant age breakdown

The average age of reference assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the reference assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Reference assistant age breakdown

Reference Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years66%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years13%

Reference assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for reference assistants is bachelor's degree, with 76% of reference assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 76%
  • Master's, 12%
  • Associate, 6%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Reference assistants by degree level

Reference assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's76%
Master's12%
Associate6%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees3%

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Reference assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, reference assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $29,817 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, reference assistants earn a median annual income of $29,390 compared to $28,457 for reference assistants with an Associate degree.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$29,817
High School Diploma or Less$27,916
Bachelor's Degree$29,390
Some College/ Associate Degree$28,457
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Reference assistant employment statistics

Most reference assistants work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where reference assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where reference assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Reference assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees6%

Reference assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the reference assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reference assistants prefer to work at education companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Reference assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education67%
Public2%
Private12%
Government20%

Reference assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for reference assistants are education, government and professional.

Education

Government

Professional

Non Profits

Finance

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Reference assistant industry statistics

IndustryPercentages
Education62%
Government19%
Professional6%
Non Profits3%
Finance2%
Manufacturing2%
Retail2%
Media1%
Start-up1%
Health Care1%
Fortune 5001%
Internet1%
Technology1%

Reference assistant turnover and employment statistics

Reference assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for reference assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Reference assistant unemployment rate by year

YearReference assistant unemployment rate
20104.64%
20114.81%
20125.92%
20134.82%
20145.59%
20154.61%
20162.74%
20172.87%
20183.16%
20191.69%
20203.73%
20213.53%

Average reference assistant tenure

The average reference assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 878 reference assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Reference assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years42%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

Reference assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of reference assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Mail Order Clerk5.53%96,350
Eligibility Technician6.73%24,203
Customer Care Specialist7.19%260,027
Indexer8.60%991
Commercial Loan Reviewer8.99%36,035
Reference Assistant11.16%-
Civil Service Clerk15.31%75,409

Similar reference assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Mail Order Clerk5.53%96,350
Eligibility Technician6.73%24,203
Customer Care Specialist7.19%260,027
Indexer8.60%991
Commercial Loan Reviewer8.99%36,035
Civil Service Clerk15.31%75,409

Foreign languages spoken by reference assistants

The most common foreign language among reference assistants is Spanish at 31.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
  • Spanish, 31.9%
  • French, 18.7%
  • German, 8.8%
  • Mandarin, 7.7%
  • Chinese, 6.6%
  • Other, 26.3%

Reference assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish31.9%
French18.7%
German8.8%
Mandarin7.7%
Chinese6.6%
Other26.3%

Reference assistant jobs

Reference assistant location demographics

Which city has the most Reference Assistants?

By looking through more than 878 resumes, we found that the most popular places for reference assistants are New York, NY and Bloomington, IN.
Number of Reference Assistants

Reference assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California307$33,639
2Ohio293$26,293
3Florida210$25,526
4New York191$37,704
5Illinois151$26,325
6Michigan131$27,559
7Georgia121$22,953
8Colorado114$27,434
9New Jersey108$29,412
10Minnesota103$32,248
11Wisconsin93$26,936
12Arizona82$27,033
13Washington81$33,306
14Indiana69$24,074
15Maryland68$29,710
16Missouri60$21,406
17Connecticut55$34,806
18Iowa43$26,062
19Alabama41$24,031
20Oregon41$25,344
21Kentucky37$22,076
22Nevada36$30,745
23Louisiana31$26,658
24Kansas30$26,644
25Mississippi28$26,276
26Arkansas26$22,357
27Idaho23$23,234
28New Hampshire21$35,647
29Oklahoma20$29,062
30Montana17$27,856
31Alaska13$34,263
32North Dakota13$33,358
33Maine13$34,448
34Hawaii11$25,487
35New Mexico11$22,831
36Wyoming9$25,201
37District of Columbia8$32,197
38Delaware6$33,076
39Massachusetts0$37,451
40Rhode Island0$35,261
41Vermont0$35,580
42West Virginia0$28,913
43South Dakota0$28,491
44Pennsylvania0$28,138
45Nebraska0$26,740
46Virginia0$27,483
47Utah0$25,316
48South Carolina0$24,716
49North Carolina0$24,322
50Tennessee0$23,903
51Texas0$23,247

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