Senior policy associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior policy associate gender statistics
58.7% of senior policy associates are women and 41.3% of senior policy associates are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
Senior policy associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
Senior policy associate gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,794
Female income
$85,299
Senior policy associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior policy associate positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of senior policy associates are female.
Senior policy associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2011 | 60.02% | 39.98% |
| 2012 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
| 2013 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2014 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2015 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2016 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2018 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2019 | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 2020 | 37.67% | 62.33% |
| 2021 | 41.25% | 58.75% |
Senior policy associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior policy associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Senior Policy Associate | 41% | 59% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Senior policy associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior policy associates is White, which makes up 81.2% of all senior policy associates. Comparatively, 6.2% of senior policy associates are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of senior policy associates are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Senior policy associate race
| Senior policy associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Senior policy associate race and ethnicity over time
See how senior policy associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior policy associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Senior policy associate wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american senior policy associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior policy associates have the lowest average salary at $88,546.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,617 |
| White | $88,546 |
| Black or African American | $95,181 |
| Asian | $92,530 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,221 |
Average senior policy associate age
See how the average age of senior policy associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior policy associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Senior policy associate age breakdown
The average age of senior policy associates is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the senior policy associate population.
Senior policy associate age breakdown
| Senior Policy Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Senior policy associate educational attainment
The most common degree for senior policy associates is bachelor's degree, with 64% of senior policy associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Senior policy associates by degree level
| Senior policy associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Senior policy associate wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,430 |
Senior policy associate employment statistics
Most senior policy associates work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where senior policy associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior policy associates work.
Senior policy associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Senior policy associate jobs by company type
Employees with the senior policy associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior policy associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior policy associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 17% |
Senior policy associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior policy associates are non profits, professional and government.
Senior policy associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Senior policy associate turnover and employment statistics
Senior policy associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior policy associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior policy associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior policy associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average senior policy associate tenure
The average senior policy associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 440 senior policy associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior policy associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Senior policy associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior policy associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | 924 |
| Senior Forensic Scientist | 5.26% | 42,849 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
| Senior Policy Associate | 15.61% | - |
Similar senior policy associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Geologist | 4.45% | 924 |
| Senior Forensic Scientist | 5.26% | 42,849 |
| Remote Sensing Scientist | 8.32% | 59,563 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior policy associates
The most common foreign language among senior policy associates is Spanish at 44.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 44.9%
- French, 18.4%
- Japanese, 6.1%
- Arabic, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 4.1%
- Other, 20.4%
Senior policy associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.9% |
| French | 18.4% |
| Japanese | 6.1% |
| Arabic | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.1% |
| Other | 20.4% |
