Research assistant lead demographics and statistics in the US
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Research assistant lead gender statistics
62.7% of research assistant leads are women and 37.3% of research assistant leads are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Research assistant lead gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Research assistant lead gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,284
Female income
$70,592
Research assistant lead gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research assistant lead positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of research assistant leads are female.
Research assistant lead gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2011 | 39.09% | 60.91% |
| 2012 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
| 2013 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2014 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2015 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2016 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
| 2017 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2018 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2019 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2020 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2021 | 37.31% | 62.69% |
Research assistant lead related jobs gender ratio
We compared research assistant leads 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 Assistant Lead | 37% | 63% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Research assistant lead demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research assistant leads is White, which makes up 56.6% of all research assistant leads. Comparatively, 16.8% of research assistant leads are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of research assistant leads are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Research assistant lead race
| Research assistant lead race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Research assistant lead race and ethnicity over time
See how research assistant lead racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research assistant lead race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.38% | 7.71% | 8.65% | 12.78% |
| 2011 | 64.47% | 9.49% | 10.07% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 8.56% | 10.04% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 64.05% | 9.30% | 10.12% | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 64.22% | 9.15% | 10.39% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 62.85% | 8.96% | 9.99% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 63.38% | 9.56% | 10.06% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 61.15% | 8.22% | 10.63% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 7.90% | 11.61% | 14.53% |
| 2019 | 63.31% | 7.60% | 10.19% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 59.04% | 9.77% | 10.68% | 13.94% |
| 2021 | 56.59% | 9.48% | 10.49% | 16.77% |
Research assistant lead wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown research assistant leads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian research assistant leads have the lowest average salary at $73,347.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,174 |
| White | $74,165 |
| Black or African American | $73,359 |
| Asian | $73,347 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,409 |
Average research assistant lead age
See how the average age of research assistant leads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research assistant lead 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 assistant lead age breakdown
The average age of research assistant leads is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the research assistant lead population.
Research assistant lead age breakdown
| Research Assistant Lead Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Research assistant lead educational attainment
The most common degree for research assistant leads is bachelor's degree, with 62% of research assistant leads earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research assistant leads by degree level
| Research assistant lead degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research assistant lead wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research assistant leads with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,262 annually. With a Associate degree, research assistant leads earn a median annual income of $72,106 compared to $68,787 for research assistant leads with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,262 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,823 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,787 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,106 |
Research assistant lead employment statistics
Company size where research assistant leads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research assistant leads work.
Research assistant lead jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 3% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Research assistant lead jobs by company type
Employees with the research assistant lead job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research assistant leads prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research assistant lead jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 23% |
Research assistant lead turnover and employment statistics
Research assistant lead unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research assistant leads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research assistant lead unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research assistant lead 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 assistant lead tenure
The average research assistant lead stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 research assistant leads resumes in Zippia's database.
Research assistant lead tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Research assistant lead LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research assistant leads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | 112,704 |
| Research Assistant Lead | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Similar research assistant lead jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | 112,704 |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Foreign languages spoken by research assistant leads
The most common foreign language among research assistant leads is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 11.1% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Persian, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Urdu, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Research assistant lead languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Persian | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Urdu | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |