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Research associate, policy demographics and statistics in the US

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Research associate, policy gender statistics

50.7% of research associates, policy are women and 49.3% of research associates, policy are men.
  • Female, 50.7%
  • Male, 49.3%

Research associate, policy gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female50.7%
Male49.3%

Research associate, policy gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$67,657
female-income
Female income
$64,779

Research associate, policy gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research associate, policy positions over time. Currently, 50.7% of research associates, policy are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Research associate, policy gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201057.65%42.35%
201155.21%44.79%
201255.45%44.55%
201351.98%48.02%
201452.02%47.98%
201554.20%45.80%
201653.43%46.57%
201753.40%46.60%
201852.43%47.57%
201951.06%48.94%
202048.54%51.46%
202149.28%50.72%

Research associate, policy related jobs gender ratio

We compared research associates, policy 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Research Associate, Policy49%51%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Research associate, policy demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among research associates, policy is White, which makes up 64.6% of all research associates, policy. Comparatively, 14.3% of research associates, policy are Asian and 11.3% of research associates, policy are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.6%
  • Asian, 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%

Research associate, policy race

Research associate, policy racePercentages
White64.6%
Asian14.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%

Research associate, policy race and ethnicity over time

See how research associate, policy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Research associate, policy race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.53%4.94%12.08%7.74%
201171.83%4.94%12.51%8.70%
201271.88%5.15%11.80%8.93%
201371.64%5.36%11.25%8.95%
201471.97%4.79%12.42%8.40%
201570.93%4.37%12.72%9.10%
201669.15%5.54%12.94%10.00%
201769.13%5.40%13.01%9.61%
201868.43%5.06%13.02%10.20%
201968.77%4.95%13.23%10.25%
202066.86%4.40%13.31%11.12%
202164.59%4.75%14.33%11.31%

Research associate, policy wage gap by race

According to our data, asian research associates, policy have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research associates, policy have the lowest average salary at $62,961.
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
$66,000
$63,000
$60,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$66,130
White$68,500
Black or African American$62,961
Asian$74,204
Hispanic or Latino$66,982

Average research associate, policy age

See how the average age of research associates, policy varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Research associate, policy age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3429.5
White3734
Black or African American33.531
Asian3535
Hispanic or Latino3133

Research associate, policy age breakdown

The average age of research associates, policy is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the research associate, policy population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Research associate, policy age breakdown

Research Associate, Policy YearsPercentages
40+ years35%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years30%

Research associate, policy educational attainment

The most common degree for research associates, policy is bachelor's degree, with 64% of research associates, policy earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 64%
  • Master's, 28%
  • Doctorate, 5%
  • Associate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Research associates, policy by degree level

Research associate, policy degreePercentages
Bachelor's64%
Master's28%
Doctorate5%
Associate2%
Other Degrees1%

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Research associate, policy wage gap by degree level

According to the data, research associates, policy with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,939 annually. With a Master's degree, research associates, policy earn a median annual income of $81,137 compared to $70,634 for research associates, policy with an Bachelor's degree.
$83,000
$80,000
$77,000
$74,000
$71,000
$68,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$81,137
Bachelor's Degree$70,634
Doctorate Degree$81,939

Research associate, policy employment statistics

Most research associates, policy work for a private in the non profits industry.

Company size where research associates, policy work

Below, you can see the size of companies where research associates, policy work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Research associate, policy jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees34%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees13%

Research associate, policy jobs by company type

Employees with the research associate, policy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research associates, policy prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Research associate, policy jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education28%
Public19%
Private36%
Government16%

Research associate, policy jobs by industry

The most common industries for research associates, policy are non profits, education and professional.

Non Profits

Education

Professional

Government

Health Care

Research associate, policy turnover and employment statistics

Research associate, policy unemployment rate over time

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

Research associate, policy unemployment rate by year

YearResearch associate, policy unemployment rate
20107.74%
20115.95%
20126.43%
20134.82%
20144.69%
20153.53%
20164.06%
20173.47%
20183.02%
20193.21%
20205.42%
20215.17%

Average research associate, policy tenure

The average research associate, policy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 304 research associates, policy resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Research associate, policy tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year46%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years8%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years3%
11+ years5%

Research associate, policy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of research associates, policy that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Building Estimator4.41%16,052
Senior Logistics Coordinator8.65%30,840
Recruiter8.93%37,954
Research Associate, Policy10.00%-
Project Specialist11.05%99,583
Regulatory Compliance Specialist11.64%22,563
Donor Relations Officer19.25%66,923

Similar research associate, policy jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Building Estimator4.41%16,052
Senior Logistics Coordinator8.65%30,840
Recruiter8.93%37,954
Project Specialist11.05%99,583
Regulatory Compliance Specialist11.64%22,563
Donor Relations Officer19.25%66,923

Foreign languages spoken by research associates, policy

The most common foreign language among research associates, policy is Spanish at 36.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
  • Spanish, 36.2%
  • French, 20.3%
  • Japanese, 5.8%
  • Italian, 5.8%
  • Chinese, 4.3%
  • Other, 27.6%

Research associate, policy languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish36.2%
French20.3%
Japanese5.8%
Italian5.8%
Chinese4.3%
Other27.6%

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Research associate, policy location demographics

The amount you can make as a research associate, policy can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of research associates, policy is $119,882. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do research associates, policy earn the most?

Research associates, policy earn the most in Washington, where the average research associate, policy salary is $100,843. The map here shows where research associates, policy earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
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