Research aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Research aide gender statistics
51.4% of research aides are women and 48.6% of research aides are men.
- Female, 51.4%
- Male, 48.6%
Research aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% |
| Male | 48.6% |
Research aide gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,580
Female income
$30,274
Research aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research aide positions over time. Currently, 51.4% of research aides are female.
Research aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
| 2011 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2012 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2013 | 51.34% | 48.66% |
| 2014 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 2015 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2016 | 52.79% | 47.21% |
| 2017 | 52.76% | 47.24% |
| 2018 | 51.79% | 48.21% |
| 2019 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2020 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2021 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
Research aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared research aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Research Aide | 49% | 51% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Research aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research aides is White, which makes up 64.4% of all research aides. Comparatively, 14.4% of research aides are Asian and 11.4% of research aides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Research aide race
| Research aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Research aide race and ethnicity over time
See how research aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.33% | 4.97% | 12.19% | 7.80% |
| 2011 | 71.63% | 4.97% | 12.62% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 71.69% | 5.17% | 11.90% | 8.99% |
| 2013 | 71.44% | 5.38% | 11.36% | 9.01% |
| 2014 | 71.77% | 4.81% | 12.53% | 8.45% |
| 2015 | 70.73% | 4.39% | 12.82% | 9.16% |
| 2016 | 68.95% | 5.56% | 13.05% | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 68.93% | 5.42% | 13.12% | 9.67% |
| 2018 | 68.24% | 5.08% | 13.13% | 10.26% |
| 2019 | 68.57% | 4.98% | 13.34% | 10.31% |
| 2020 | 66.66% | 4.43% | 13.42% | 11.18% |
| 2021 | 64.39% | 4.78% | 14.44% | 11.36% |
Research aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research aides have the lowest average salary at $29,449.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,888 |
| White | $31,963 |
| Black or African American | $29,449 |
| Asian | $34,546 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,275 |
Average research aide age
See how the average age of research aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Research aide age breakdown
The average age of research aides is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the research aide population.
Research aide age breakdown
| Research Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Research aide educational attainment
The most common degree for research aides is bachelor's degree, with 73% of research aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research aides by degree level
| Research aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research aides with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $38,039 annually. With a Master's degree, research aides earn a median annual income of $37,678 compared to $32,930 for research aides with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,930 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,039 |
Research aide employment statistics
Most research aides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research aides work.
Research aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Research aide jobs by company type
Employees with the research aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research aides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 7% |
Research aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for research aides are education, health care and professional.
Research aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Research aide turnover and employment statistics
Research aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average research aide tenure
The average research aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,444 research aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Research aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Research aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Industrial Relations Counselor | 8.93% | 46,491 |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | - |
| Personal Security Specialist | 11.05% | 77,553 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar research aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Industrial Relations Counselor | 8.93% | 46,491 |
| Personal Security Specialist | 11.05% | 77,553 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by research aides
The most common foreign language among research aides is Spanish at 36.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 36.1%
- French, 9.7%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 33.4%
Research aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.1% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.4% |
