Senior administrative support demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior administrative support gender statistics
68.9% of senior administrative supports are women and 31.1% of senior administrative supports are men.
- Female, 68.9%
- Male, 31.1%
Senior administrative support gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.9% |
| Male | 31.1% |
Senior administrative support gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,340
Female income
$49,162
Senior administrative support gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior administrative support positions over time. Currently, 68.9% of senior administrative supports are female.
Senior administrative support gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.17% | 62.83% |
| 2011 | 36.28% | 63.72% |
| 2012 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2013 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
| 2014 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2015 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2016 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2017 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2018 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2019 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2020 | 30.17% | 69.83% |
| 2021 | 31.12% | 68.88% |
Senior administrative support related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior administrative supports with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Senior Administrative Support | 31% | 69% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Senior administrative support demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior administrative supports is White, which makes up 59.4% of all senior administrative supports. Comparatively, 18.6% of senior administrative supports are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of senior administrative supports are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Senior administrative support race
| Senior administrative support race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Senior administrative support race and ethnicity over time
See how senior administrative support racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior administrative support race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.34% | 12.53% | 4.47% | 15.56% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 13.29% | 4.38% | 15.50% |
| 2012 | 63.56% | 13.60% | 4.58% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 64.21% | 13.07% | 4.84% | 15.71% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 12.88% | 4.38% | 16.34% |
| 2015 | 63.24% | 12.95% | 4.87% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 62.34% | 13.21% | 4.99% | 16.96% |
| 2017 | 62.51% | 12.36% | 5.33% | 17.12% |
| 2018 | 63.14% | 11.86% | 5.45% | 16.86% |
| 2019 | 63.66% | 11.19% | 4.93% | 17.64% |
| 2020 | 61.28% | 11.41% | 5.09% | 17.26% |
| 2021 | 59.43% | 11.39% | 5.22% | 18.61% |
Senior administrative support wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior administrative supports have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior administrative supports have the lowest average salary at $55,320.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,728 |
| White | $57,281 |
| Black or African American | $55,320 |
| Asian | $58,478 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,947 |
Average senior administrative support age
See how the average age of senior administrative supports varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior administrative support age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Senior administrative support age breakdown
The average age of senior administrative supports is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the senior administrative support population.
Senior administrative support age breakdown
| Senior Administrative Support Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Senior administrative support educational attainment
The most common degree for senior administrative supports is bachelor's degree, with 49% of senior administrative supports earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Senior administrative supports by degree level
| Senior administrative support degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Senior administrative support wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior administrative supports with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,641 annually. With a Master's degree, senior administrative supports earn a median annual income of $73,248 compared to $60,299 for senior administrative supports with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,248 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,568 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,299 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,641 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,191 |
Senior administrative support employment statistics
Most senior administrative supports work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior administrative supports work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior administrative supports work.
Senior administrative support jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Senior administrative support jobs by company type
Employees with the senior administrative support job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior administrative supports prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior administrative support jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 3% |
Senior administrative support jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior administrative supports are technology, finance and professional.
Senior administrative support industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Senior administrative support turnover and employment statistics
Senior administrative support unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior administrative supports between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior administrative support unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior administrative support unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average senior administrative support tenure
The average senior administrative support stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 517 senior administrative supports resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior administrative support tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Senior administrative support LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior administrative supports 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Senior Accounting Clerk | 6.76% | 82,627 |
| Senior Agricultural Assistant | 7.79% | 20,345 |
| Senior Administrative Support | 8.06% | - |
| Collections Coordinator | 8.49% | 40,113 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Processor | 9.31% | 9,057 |
Similar senior administrative support jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Senior Accounting Clerk | 6.76% | 82,627 |
| Senior Agricultural Assistant | 7.79% | 20,345 |
| Collections Coordinator | 8.49% | 40,113 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Processor | 9.31% | 9,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior administrative supports
- Spanish, 100.0%
Senior administrative support languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |