Sociology research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Sociology research assistant gender statistics
69.4% of sociology research assistants are women and 30.6% of sociology research assistants are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Sociology research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Sociology research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,469
Female income
$61,818
Sociology research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sociology research assistant positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of sociology research assistants are female.
Sociology research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2011 | 32.26% | 67.74% |
| 2012 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| 2013 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2014 | 33.07% | 66.93% |
| 2015 | 33.10% | 66.90% |
| 2016 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2017 | 33.79% | 66.21% |
| 2018 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
| 2019 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2020 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2021 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
Sociology research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared sociology research assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Sociology Research Assistant | 31% | 69% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Sociology research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sociology research assistants is White, which makes up 54.9% of all sociology research assistants. Comparatively, 16.9% of sociology research assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of sociology research assistants are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Sociology research assistant race
| Sociology research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Sociology research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how sociology research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sociology research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.65% | 7.79% | 9.90% | 12.92% |
| 2011 | 62.73% | 9.57% | 11.32% | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 64.46% | 8.65% | 11.29% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 62.31% | 9.38% | 11.37% | 13.07% |
| 2014 | 62.49% | 9.24% | 11.64% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 61.12% | 9.05% | 11.24% | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 61.65% | 9.64% | 11.31% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 59.42% | 8.30% | 11.88% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 60.18% | 7.99% | 12.85% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 61.58% | 7.68% | 11.43% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 57.31% | 9.85% | 11.93% | 14.08% |
| 2021 | 54.86% | 9.57% | 11.74% | 16.91% |
Sociology research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sociology research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian sociology research assistants have the lowest average salary at $64,541.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,346 |
| White | $65,351 |
| Black or African American | $64,552 |
| Asian | $64,541 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,592 |
Average sociology research assistant age
See how the average age of sociology research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sociology research assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Sociology research assistant age breakdown
The average age of sociology research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the sociology research assistant population.
Sociology research assistant age breakdown
| Sociology Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Sociology research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for sociology research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 73% of sociology research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sociology research assistants by degree level
| Sociology research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sociology research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sociology research assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,427 annually. With a Associate degree, sociology research assistants earn a median annual income of $63,312 compared to $60,043 for sociology research assistants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,427 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,140 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,043 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,312 |
Sociology research assistant employment statistics
Most sociology research assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sociology research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sociology research assistants work.
Sociology research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Sociology research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the sociology research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sociology research assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sociology research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 2% |
Sociology research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for sociology research assistants are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Sociology research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Sociology research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Sociology research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sociology research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sociology research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sociology research assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average sociology research assistant tenure
The average sociology research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 278 sociology research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Sociology research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Sociology research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sociology research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Sociology Research Assistant | 8.16% | - |
| Concrete Analyst | 9.49% | 2,843 |
Similar sociology research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Concrete Analyst | 9.49% | 2,843 |
Foreign languages spoken by sociology research assistants
The most common foreign language among sociology research assistants is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and German is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 12.8%
- German, 5.1%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Italian, 5.1%
- Other, 25.7%
Sociology research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 12.8% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
| Other | 25.7% |