Senior program assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior program assistant gender statistics
74.9% of senior program assistants are women and 25.1% of senior program assistants are men.
- Female, 74.9%
- Male, 25.1%
Senior program assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.9% |
| Male | 25.1% |
Senior program assistant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,495
Female income
$42,112
Senior program assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior program assistant positions over time. Currently, 74.9% of senior program assistants are female.
Senior program assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.20% | 77.80% |
| 2011 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2012 | 23.21% | 76.79% |
| 2013 | 22.85% | 77.15% |
| 2014 | 23.70% | 76.30% |
| 2015 | 25.58% | 74.42% |
| 2016 | 25.37% | 74.63% |
| 2017 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| 2018 | 28.76% | 71.24% |
| 2019 | 22.21% | 77.79% |
| 2020 | 29.05% | 70.95% |
| 2021 | 25.13% | 74.87% |
Senior program assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior program assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Senior Program Assistant | 25% | 75% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Senior program assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior program assistants is White, which makes up 71.0% of all senior program assistants. Comparatively, 11.2% of senior program assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of senior program assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Senior program assistant race
| Senior program assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Senior program assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how senior program assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior program assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 7.11% | 2.71% | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 79.31% | 7.38% | 2.60% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 7.38% | 2.68% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 79.06% | 7.00% | 2.88% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 7.12% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 7.12% | 2.86% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 77.49% | 6.99% | 3.21% | 10.05% |
| 2017 | 77.56% | 6.73% | 2.97% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 75.18% | 7.54% | 4.55% | 9.66% |
| 2019 | 75.53% | 7.13% | 4.62% | 10.36% |
| 2020 | 71.97% | 7.39% | 4.40% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 7.62% | 5.00% | 11.22% |
Senior program assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior program assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior program assistants have the lowest average salary at $40,713.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,505 |
| White | $40,713 |
| Black or African American | $40,783 |
| Asian | $43,221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,303 |
Average senior program assistant age
See how the average age of senior program assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior program assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 48.5 |
Senior program assistant age breakdown
The average age of senior program assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the senior program assistant population.
Senior program assistant age breakdown
| Senior Program Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Senior program assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for senior program assistants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of senior program assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Senior program assistants by degree level
| Senior program assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Senior program assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior program assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,864 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior program assistants earn a median annual income of $42,768 compared to $40,973 for senior program assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,864 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,491 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,768 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,973 |
Senior program assistant employment statistics
Most senior program assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where senior program assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior program assistants work.
Senior program assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Senior program assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the senior program assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior program assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Senior program assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 20% |
Senior program assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior program assistants are education, non profits and professional.
Senior program assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 13% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Senior program assistant turnover and employment statistics
Senior program assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior program assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior program assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior program assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average senior program assistant tenure
The average senior program assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 916 senior program assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior program assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Senior program assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Assistant | 5.70% | 26,872 |
| Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist | 9.17% | 27,918 |
| Senior Program Assistant | 10.06% | - |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Similar senior program assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Assistant | 5.70% | 26,872 |
| Pathology Secretary/Transcriptionist | 9.17% | 27,918 |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior program assistants
The most common foreign language among senior program assistants is Spanish at 41.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 41.1%
- French, 17.8%
- Russian, 5.5%
- Arabic, 5.5%
- Korean, 4.1%
- Other, 26.0%
Senior program assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.1% |
| French | 17.8% |
| Russian | 5.5% |
| Arabic | 5.5% |
| Korean | 4.1% |
| Other | 26.0% |
