Research assistant member demographics and statistics in the US
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Research assistant member gender statistics
62.9% of research assistant members are women and 37.1% of research assistant members are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Research assistant member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Research assistant member gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,370
Female income
$104,306
Research assistant member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research assistant member positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of research assistant members are female.
Research assistant member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.75% | 58.25% |
| 2011 | 38.89% | 61.11% |
| 2012 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2013 | 42.04% | 57.96% |
| 2014 | 39.78% | 60.22% |
| 2015 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2016 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2017 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 2018 | 40.93% | 59.07% |
| 2019 | 35.93% | 64.07% |
| 2020 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2021 | 37.12% | 62.88% |
Research assistant member related jobs gender ratio
We compared research assistant members 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 Member | 37% | 63% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Research assistant member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research assistant members is White, which makes up 52.6% of all research assistant members. Comparatively, 16.5% of research assistant members are Asian and 15.3% of research assistant members are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.6%
- Asian, 16.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Research assistant member race
| Research assistant member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Asian | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Research assistant member race and ethnicity over time
See how research assistant member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research assistant member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.36% | 6.82% | 14.64% | 11.32% |
| 2011 | 60.44% | 8.59% | 16.06% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 62.16% | 7.67% | 16.03% | 10.14% |
| 2013 | 60.02% | 8.40% | 16.11% | 11.47% |
| 2014 | 60.20% | 8.26% | 16.38% | 11.19% |
| 2015 | 58.83% | 8.07% | 15.98% | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 59.36% | 8.66% | 16.05% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 57.13% | 7.32% | 16.62% | 14.34% |
| 2018 | 57.89% | 7.01% | 17.59% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 59.29% | 6.70% | 16.17% | 13.25% |
| 2020 | 55.02% | 8.87% | 16.67% | 12.48% |
| 2021 | 52.56% | 8.59% | 16.48% | 15.31% |
Research assistant member wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $113,488 |
| White | $110,174 |
| Black or African American | $108,849 |
| Asian | $108,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,576 |
Average research assistant member age
See how the average age of research assistant members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research assistant member 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 member age breakdown
The average age of research assistant members is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the research assistant member population.
Research assistant member age breakdown
| Research Assistant Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Research assistant member educational attainment
The most common degree for research assistant members is bachelor's degree, with 56% of research assistant members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Research assistant members by degree level
| Research assistant member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Research assistant member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,258 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $96,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,354 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $106,788 |
Research assistant member employment statistics
Most research assistant members work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where research assistant members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research assistant members work.
Research assistant member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Research assistant member jobs by company type
Employees with the research assistant member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research assistant members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Research assistant member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 3% |
Research assistant member jobs by industry
The most common industries for research assistant members are education, health care and professional.
Research assistant member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Research assistant member turnover and employment statistics
Research assistant member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research assistant members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research assistant member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research assistant member 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 member tenure
The average research assistant member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,388 research assistant members resumes in Zippia's database.
Research assistant member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Research assistant member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research assistant members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Biological Technician | 5.71% | 7,690 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Research Assistant Member | 8.16% | - |
| Concrete Analyst | 9.49% | 2,843 |
Similar research assistant member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Biological Technician | 5.71% | 7,690 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Concrete Analyst | 9.49% | 2,843 |
Foreign languages spoken by research assistant members
The most common foreign language among research assistant members is Spanish at 33.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 33.6%
- Chinese, 10.1%
- Mandarin, 9.4%
- Cantonese, 6.7%
- French, 5.4%
- Other, 34.8%
Research assistant member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.6% |
| Chinese | 10.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.4% |
| Cantonese | 6.7% |
| French | 5.4% |
| Other | 34.8% |
