Research and development assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Research and development assistant gender statistics
53.7% of research and development assistants are women and 46.3% of research and development assistants are men.
- Female, 53.7%
- Male, 46.3%
Research and development assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% |
| Male | 46.3% |
Research and development assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,974
Female income
$65,586
Research and development assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research and development assistant positions over time. Currently, 53.7% of research and development assistants are female.
Research and development assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2011 | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 2012 | 47.69% | 52.31% |
| 2013 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2014 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2015 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2016 | 48.54% | 51.46% |
| 2017 | 49.95% | 50.05% |
| 2018 | 50.34% | 49.66% |
| 2019 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2020 | 48.08% | 51.92% |
| 2021 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
Research and development assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared research and development assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Research And Development Assistant | 46% | 54% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Research and development assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research and development assistants is White, which makes up 52.9% of all research and development assistants. Comparatively, 16.4% of research and development assistants are Asian and 15.1% of research and development assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.9%
- Asian, 16.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Research and development assistant race
| Research and development assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Asian | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Research and development assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how research and development assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research and development assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.71% | 6.70% | 14.61% | 11.13% |
| 2011 | 60.79% | 8.48% | 16.03% | 10.41% |
| 2012 | 62.52% | 7.56% | 15.99% | 9.95% |
| 2013 | 60.37% | 8.29% | 16.08% | 11.29% |
| 2014 | 60.55% | 8.15% | 16.34% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 59.18% | 7.96% | 15.95% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 59.71% | 8.55% | 16.02% | 11.92% |
| 2017 | 57.48% | 7.21% | 16.58% | 14.15% |
| 2018 | 58.24% | 6.90% | 17.56% | 12.88% |
| 2019 | 59.64% | 6.59% | 16.14% | 13.07% |
| 2020 | 55.37% | 8.76% | 16.64% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 52.91% | 8.48% | 16.45% | 15.13% |
Research and development assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown research and development assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian research and development assistants have the lowest average salary at $68,115.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,708 |
| White | $68,865 |
| Black or African American | $68,126 |
| Asian | $68,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,089 |
Average research and development assistant age
See how the average age of research and development assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research and development assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Research and development assistant age breakdown
The average age of research and development assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the research and development assistant population.
Research and development assistant age breakdown
| Research And Development Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Research and development assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for research and development assistants is bachelor's degree, with 70% of research and development assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Research and development assistants by degree level
| Research and development assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Research and development assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research and development assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,456 annually. With a Associate degree, research and development assistants earn a median annual income of $66,975 compared to $63,929 for research and development assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,456 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,206 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,929 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,975 |
Research and development assistant employment statistics
Most research and development assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research and development assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research and development assistants work.
Research and development assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Research and development assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the research and development assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research and development assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research and development assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 2% |
Research and development assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for research and development assistants are education, manufacturing and health care.
Research and development assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Research and development assistant turnover and employment statistics
Research and development assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research and development assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research and development assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research and development assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average research and development assistant tenure
The average research and development assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,103 research and development assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Research and development assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Research and development assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research and development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Technician | 5.71% | 9,809 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Research And Development Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Chemist/Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 47,259 |
Similar research and development assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Technician | 5.71% | 9,809 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Chemist/Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 47,259 |
Foreign languages spoken by research and development assistants
The most common foreign language among research and development assistants is Spanish at 35.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 35.5%
- French, 12.4%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 6.4%
- German, 5.1%
- Other, 29.5%
Research and development assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.5% |
| French | 12.4% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.4% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Other | 29.5% |
