Retirement assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Retirement assistant gender statistics
67.0% of retirement assistants are women and 33.0% of retirement assistants are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Retirement assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Retirement assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,671
Female income
$27,593
Retirement assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retirement assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of retirement assistants are female.
Retirement assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.78% | 62.22% |
| 2011 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2012 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
| 2013 | 35.60% | 64.40% |
| 2014 | 37.08% | 62.92% |
| 2015 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2016 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2017 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2018 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
| 2019 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2020 | 32.29% | 67.71% |
| 2021 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
Retirement assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared retirement assistants 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% |
| Retirement Assistant | 33% | 67% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Retirement assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retirement assistants is White, which makes up 56.3% of all retirement assistants. Comparatively, 18.9% of retirement assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of retirement assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Retirement assistant race
| Retirement assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Retirement assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how retirement assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retirement assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.38% | 12.68% | 6.21% | 15.30% |
| 2011 | 63.69% | 12.36% | 6.35% | 15.03% |
| 2012 | 63.78% | 11.85% | 6.35% | 15.63% |
| 2013 | 63.28% | 11.99% | 6.44% | 15.49% |
| 2014 | 61.46% | 12.33% | 7.19% | 16.24% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 12.46% | 6.97% | 16.43% |
| 2016 | 61.14% | 12.74% | 7.21% | 16.08% |
| 2017 | 61.30% | 11.74% | 6.88% | 17.05% |
| 2018 | 61.71% | 10.46% | 7.64% | 17.48% |
| 2019 | 61.67% | 10.82% | 7.39% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 58.40% | 11.80% | 7.69% | 16.94% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 11.16% | 8.11% | 18.89% |
Retirement assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian retirement assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american retirement assistants have the lowest average salary at $28,131.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,842 |
| White | $28,589 |
| Black or African American | $28,131 |
| Asian | $29,495 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,317 |
Average retirement assistant age
See how the average age of retirement assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Retirement assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Retirement assistant age breakdown
The average age of retirement assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the retirement assistant population.
Retirement assistant age breakdown
| Retirement Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Retirement assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for retirement assistants is bachelor's degree, with 41% of retirement assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Retirement assistants by degree level
| Retirement assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Retirement assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retirement assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $33,119 annually. With a Master's degree, retirement assistants earn a median annual income of $31,623 compared to $29,594 for retirement assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,623 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,354 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,594 |
| Doctorate Degree | $33,119 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,411 |
Retirement assistant employment statistics
Most retirement assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where retirement assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retirement assistants work.
Retirement assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Retirement assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the retirement assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most retirement assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Retirement assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 5% |
Retirement assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for retirement assistants are health care, professional and education.
Retirement assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Education | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
Retirement assistant turnover and employment statistics
Retirement assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retirement assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retirement assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retirement assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average retirement assistant tenure
The average retirement assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 retirement assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Retirement assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Retirement assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retirement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Retirement Assistant | 8.93% | - |
| Profiler | 10.00% | 752 |
| Customs Brokerage Agent | 11.05% | 26,103 |
| Legal Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 78,480 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar retirement assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Profiler | 10.00% | 752 |
| Customs Brokerage Agent | 11.05% | 26,103 |
| Legal Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 78,480 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by retirement assistants
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Retirement assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |