Student employee demographics and statistics in the US
Student employee demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student employee demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student employee estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student employees after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 272,178 student employees currently employed in the United States.
- 53.9% of all student employees are women, while 46.1% are men.
- The average student employee age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student employees is White (58.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Asian (10.3%) and Black or African American (9.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 6% of all student employees are LGBT.
- Student employees are 77% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student employee demographics by:
Student employee gender statistics
53.9% of student employees are women and 46.1% of student employees are men.
- Female, 53.9%
- Male, 46.1%
Student employee gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% |
| Male | 46.1% |
Student employee gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,572
Female income
$24,446
Student employee gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student employee positions over time. Currently, 53.9% of student employees are female.
Student employee gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2011 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2012 | 42.97% | 57.03% |
| 2013 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
| 2014 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2015 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2016 | 45.53% | 54.47% |
| 2017 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2018 | 47.13% | 52.87% |
| 2019 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2020 | 47.03% | 52.97% |
| 2021 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
Student employee related jobs gender ratio
We compared student employees with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Student Employee | 46% | 54% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Student employee demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student employees is White, which makes up 58.2% of all student employees. Comparatively, 16.3% of student employees are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of student employees are Asian.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Student employee race
| Student employee race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Student employee race and ethnicity over time
See how student employee racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student employee race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.73% | 11.17% | 8.80% | 12.47% |
| 2011 | 63.33% | 11.64% | 8.35% | 13.29% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 11.14% | 8.63% | 14.08% |
| 2013 | 63.01% | 10.83% | 8.55% | 14.05% |
| 2014 | 62.71% | 11.02% | 9.08% | 13.83% |
| 2015 | 62.77% | 10.32% | 9.00% | 14.47% |
| 2016 | 62.02% | 10.99% | 9.25% | 14.24% |
| 2017 | 62.73% | 9.86% | 9.13% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 63.05% | 9.48% | 9.45% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 60.60% | 10.25% | 9.82% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 58.63% | 9.67% | 9.78% | 16.50% |
| 2021 | 58.15% | 9.63% | 10.29% | 16.27% |
Student employee wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student employees have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown student employees have the lowest average salary at $25,378.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,378 |
| White | $25,582 |
| Black or African American | $25,596 |
| Asian | $25,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,589 |
Average student employee age
See how the average age of student employees varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student employee age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Student employee age breakdown
The average age of student employees is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the student employee population.
Student employee age breakdown
| Student Employee Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Student employee educational attainment
The most common degree for student employees is bachelor's degree, with 66% of student employees earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Student employees by degree level
| Student employee degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Student employee wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student employees with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $26,746 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, student employees earn a median annual income of $26,181 compared to $25,240 for student employees with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,746 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,240 |
Student employee employment statistics
Most student employees work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student employees work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student employees work.
Student employee jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Student employee jobs by company type
Employees with the student employee job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student employees prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student employee jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 3% |
Student employee jobs by industry
The most common industries for student employees are education, manufacturing and professional.
Student employee industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Student employee turnover and employment statistics
Student employee unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student employees between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student employee unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student employee unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average student employee tenure
The average student employee stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 13,197 student employees resumes in Zippia's database.
Student employee tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Student employee LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student employees 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Student Employee | 5.99% | - |
| Stenographer | 6.98% | 131 |
| Mailroom Assistant | 7.17% | 13,048 |
| Claims Service Assistant | 11.18% | 26,950 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Copy Center Operator | 14.20% | 54,046 |
Similar student employee jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Stenographer | 6.98% | 131 |
| Mailroom Assistant | 7.17% | 13,048 |
| Claims Service Assistant | 11.18% | 26,950 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Copy Center Operator | 14.20% | 54,046 |
Foreign languages spoken by student employees
The most common foreign language among student employees is Spanish at 45.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 45.1%
- French, 10.9%
- Chinese, 6.8%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- German, 5.4%
- Other, 25.7%
Student employee languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.1% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 6.8% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| German | 5.4% |
| Other | 25.7% |
